Site Planning and Design

  1. Comprehensive Site Analysis
    1. Regional and Local Context
      1. Regional Analysis
        1. Climate Patterns
          1. Bioregional Characteristics
            1. Economic Context
              1. Transportation Networks
                1. Regional Infrastructure
                2. Local Context Assessment
                  1. Neighborhood Character
                    1. Adjacent Land Uses
                      1. Community Resources
                        1. Local Infrastructure
                          1. Cultural Significance
                        2. Natural Systems Analysis
                          1. Topographic Analysis
                            1. Contour Map Reading
                              1. Slope Analysis and Classification
                                1. Aspect and Orientation
                                  1. Elevation Changes
                                    1. Landform Characteristics
                                    2. Hydrological Systems
                                      1. Watershed Analysis
                                        1. Surface Water Features
                                          1. Streams and Watercourses
                                            1. Lakes and Ponds
                                              1. Wetland Areas
                                              2. Groundwater Conditions
                                                1. Water Table Depth
                                                  1. Aquifer Characteristics
                                                    1. Well Locations
                                                    2. Drainage Patterns
                                                      1. Natural Drainage Ways
                                                        1. Stormwater Flow
                                                          1. Flood Zones
                                                            1. Erosion Patterns
                                                          2. Geological and Soil Conditions
                                                            1. Bedrock Geology
                                                              1. Soil Classification
                                                                1. Soil Types and Series
                                                                  1. Texture and Structure
                                                                    1. Organic Content
                                                                    2. Engineering Properties
                                                                      1. Bearing Capacity
                                                                        1. Permeability Rates
                                                                          1. Shrink-Swell Potential
                                                                            1. Frost Susceptibility
                                                                            2. Soil Limitations
                                                                              1. Steep Slopes
                                                                                1. Wetness
                                                                                  1. Shallow Bedrock
                                                                                    1. Contamination Issues
                                                                                  2. Vegetation and Ecological Systems
                                                                                    1. Plant Community Assessment
                                                                                      1. Dominant Species
                                                                                        1. Successional Stages
                                                                                          1. Rare and Endangered Species
                                                                                          2. Tree Inventory
                                                                                            1. Species Identification
                                                                                              1. Size and Condition
                                                                                                1. Preservation Value
                                                                                                2. Habitat Analysis
                                                                                                  1. Wildlife Corridors
                                                                                                    1. Nesting Areas
                                                                                                      1. Food Sources
                                                                                                      2. Invasive Species Identification
                                                                                                        1. Ecological Sensitivity Mapping
                                                                                                        2. Climate and Microclimate
                                                                                                          1. Solar Patterns
                                                                                                            1. Sun Path Analysis
                                                                                                              1. Seasonal Variations
                                                                                                                1. Shadow Studies
                                                                                                                2. Wind Analysis
                                                                                                                  1. Prevailing Wind Directions
                                                                                                                    1. Seasonal Variations
                                                                                                                      1. Wind Speed and Patterns
                                                                                                                      2. Precipitation Patterns
                                                                                                                        1. Rainfall Distribution
                                                                                                                          1. Snow Accumulation
                                                                                                                            1. Seasonal Variations
                                                                                                                            2. Temperature Patterns
                                                                                                                              1. Daily Variations
                                                                                                                                1. Seasonal Extremes
                                                                                                                                  1. Heat Island Effects
                                                                                                                                  2. Microclimate Factors
                                                                                                                                    1. Topographic Influences
                                                                                                                                      1. Vegetation Effects
                                                                                                                                        1. Water Body Influences
                                                                                                                                          1. Built Environment Impacts
                                                                                                                                      2. Built Environment Assessment
                                                                                                                                        1. Existing Structures
                                                                                                                                          1. Building Inventory
                                                                                                                                            1. Age and Condition
                                                                                                                                              1. Architectural Style
                                                                                                                                                1. Historic Significance
                                                                                                                                                2. Infrastructure Assessment
                                                                                                                                                  1. Structural Condition
                                                                                                                                                    1. Utility Connections
                                                                                                                                                      1. Accessibility Features
                                                                                                                                                    2. Utility Systems
                                                                                                                                                      1. Water Supply
                                                                                                                                                        1. Source and Quality
                                                                                                                                                          1. Distribution System
                                                                                                                                                            1. Pressure and Capacity
                                                                                                                                                            2. Wastewater Systems
                                                                                                                                                              1. Sanitary Sewer Locations
                                                                                                                                                                1. Treatment Capacity
                                                                                                                                                                  1. System Condition
                                                                                                                                                                  2. Stormwater Infrastructure
                                                                                                                                                                    1. Drainage Systems
                                                                                                                                                                      1. Detention Facilities
                                                                                                                                                                        1. Outfall Locations
                                                                                                                                                                        2. Energy Systems
                                                                                                                                                                          1. Electrical Service
                                                                                                                                                                            1. Natural Gas Lines
                                                                                                                                                                              1. Alternative Energy Sources
                                                                                                                                                                              2. Communications
                                                                                                                                                                                1. Telephone Lines
                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Cable and Internet
                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Fiber Optic Networks
                                                                                                                                                                                  2. Transportation Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Roadway Network
                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Road Classification
                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Traffic Volumes
                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Pavement Condition
                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Intersection Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                                            2. Pedestrian Infrastructure
                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Sidewalk Network
                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Crosswalk Locations
                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Accessibility Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Safety Conditions
                                                                                                                                                                                                    2. Public Transit
                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Route Locations
                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Stop Locations
                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Service Frequency
                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Accessibility Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                            2. Bicycle Infrastructure
                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Existing Facilities
                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Planned Improvements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Connectivity Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                                                                2. Sensory Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Visual Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Scenic Views
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Visual Barriers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Landmark Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Visual Pollution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          2. Acoustic Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Noise Sources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Sound Levels
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Quiet Areas
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Acoustic Barriers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  2. Air Quality
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Pollution Sources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Odor Issues
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Air Movement Patterns
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    2. Regulatory and Cultural Context
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Property Considerations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Ownership Patterns
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Property Boundaries
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Survey Requirements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Title Issues
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              2. Easements and Restrictions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Utility Easements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Access Rights
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Conservation Easements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Deed Restrictions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Historic and Cultural Resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Historic Districts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Archaeological Sites
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Cultural Landscapes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Traditional Use Areas
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              2. Social Context
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Demographics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Community Needs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Stakeholder Interests
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Public Participation

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