Site Planning and Design

  1. Site Design Elements and Systems
    1. Circulation and Access Design
      1. Vehicular Circulation
        1. Road Hierarchy and Classification
          1. Arterial Roads
            1. Collector Streets
              1. Local Streets
                1. Private Drives
                2. Geometric Design
                  1. Horizontal Alignment
                    1. Vertical Alignment
                      1. Cross-Section Design
                        1. Intersection Design
                        2. Traffic Management
                          1. Traffic Calming
                            1. Speed Control
                              1. Sight Distance
                                1. Turning Movements
                                2. Parking Design
                                  1. Parking Lot Layout
                                    1. Parking Space Dimensions
                                      1. Accessible Parking
                                        1. Loading Areas
                                          1. Valet and Drop-off Zones
                                          2. Service Access
                                            1. Emergency Vehicle Access
                                              1. Utility Access
                                                1. Maintenance Access
                                                  1. Delivery Routes
                                                2. Pedestrian Circulation
                                                  1. Walkway Design
                                                    1. Path Width Standards
                                                      1. Surface Materials
                                                        1. Gradient Requirements
                                                          1. Handrail Specifications
                                                          2. Accessibility Features
                                                            1. ADA Compliance
                                                              1. Ramp Design
                                                                1. Tactile Surfaces
                                                                  1. Rest Areas
                                                                  2. Pedestrian Crossings
                                                                    1. Crosswalk Design
                                                                      1. Traffic Signals
                                                                        1. Safety Features
                                                                          1. Visibility Enhancement
                                                                          2. Gathering Spaces
                                                                            1. Plaza Design
                                                                              1. Seating Areas
                                                                                1. Social Spaces
                                                                                  1. Event Areas
                                                                                2. Bicycle Infrastructure
                                                                                  1. Facility Types
                                                                                    1. Separated Bike Lanes
                                                                                      1. Buffered Bike Lanes
                                                                                        1. Shared Use Paths
                                                                                          1. Bike Boulevards
                                                                                          2. Design Standards
                                                                                            1. Width Requirements
                                                                                              1. Surface Materials
                                                                                                1. Intersection Treatments
                                                                                                  1. Signage and Markings
                                                                                                  2. Support Facilities
                                                                                                    1. Bike Parking
                                                                                                      1. Repair Stations
                                                                                                        1. Storage Facilities
                                                                                                    2. Grading and Earthwork
                                                                                                      1. Grading Principles
                                                                                                        1. Site Preparation
                                                                                                          1. Building Pad Creation
                                                                                                            1. Drainage Management
                                                                                                              1. Cut and Fill Balance
                                                                                                                1. Soil Stabilization
                                                                                                                2. Grading Techniques
                                                                                                                  1. Contour Grading
                                                                                                                    1. Terrace Construction
                                                                                                                      1. Slope Stabilization
                                                                                                                        1. Retaining Wall Systems
                                                                                                                        2. Earthwork Operations
                                                                                                                          1. Excavation Methods
                                                                                                                            1. Soil Handling
                                                                                                                              1. Compaction Requirements
                                                                                                                                1. Quality Control
                                                                                                                                2. Erosion Control
                                                                                                                                  1. Temporary Measures
                                                                                                                                    1. Silt Fencing
                                                                                                                                      1. Sediment Basins
                                                                                                                                        1. Temporary Seeding
                                                                                                                                        2. Permanent Solutions
                                                                                                                                          1. Slope Protection
                                                                                                                                            1. Channel Lining
                                                                                                                                              1. Vegetation Establishment
                                                                                                                                          2. Stormwater Management Systems
                                                                                                                                            1. Conventional Drainage
                                                                                                                                              1. Storm Sewer Systems
                                                                                                                                                1. Catch Basin Design
                                                                                                                                                  1. Pipe Sizing
                                                                                                                                                    1. Outfall Design
                                                                                                                                                      1. Detention Facilities
                                                                                                                                                      2. Green Infrastructure
                                                                                                                                                        1. Low Impact Development Principles
                                                                                                                                                          1. Bioretention Systems
                                                                                                                                                            1. Rain Gardens
                                                                                                                                                              1. Bioswales
                                                                                                                                                                1. Tree Filters
                                                                                                                                                                2. Infiltration Systems
                                                                                                                                                                  1. Infiltration Basins
                                                                                                                                                                    1. Permeable Pavements
                                                                                                                                                                      1. Infiltration Trenches
                                                                                                                                                                      2. Constructed Wetlands
                                                                                                                                                                        1. Green Roofs
                                                                                                                                                                          1. Rainwater Harvesting
                                                                                                                                                                          2. Water Quality Treatment
                                                                                                                                                                            1. Pollutant Removal
                                                                                                                                                                              1. Treatment Trains
                                                                                                                                                                                1. Maintenance Requirements
                                                                                                                                                                              2. Landscape and Planting Design
                                                                                                                                                                                1. Plant Functions
                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Spatial Definition
                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Environmental Modification
                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Shade Provision
                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Wind Protection
                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Noise Reduction
                                                                                                                                                                                          2. Erosion Control
                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Air Quality Improvement
                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Habitat Creation
                                                                                                                                                                                              2. Plant Selection
                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Climate Adaptation
                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Soil Requirements
                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Water Needs
                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Maintenance Requirements
                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Aesthetic Qualities
                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Form and Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Texture and Color
                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Seasonal Interest
                                                                                                                                                                                                            2. Planting Design Principles
                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Composition Techniques
                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Mass and Void
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Layering Strategies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Succession Planning
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    2. Planting Applications
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Street Trees
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Foundation Plantings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Screen Plantings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Restoration Plantings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Ornamental Gardens
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            2. Site Infrastructure and Amenities
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Paving Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Material Selection
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Asphalt Paving
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Concrete Paving
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Unit Pavers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Permeable Materials
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        2. Installation Methods
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Maintenance Requirements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Accessibility Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            2. Site Structures
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Retaining Walls
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Gravity Walls
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Cantilever Walls
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Segmental Walls
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    2. Fencing Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Privacy Fencing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Security Fencing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Decorative Fencing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          2. Shade Structures
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Pergolas
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Pavilions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Canopies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              2. Site Lighting
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Lighting Types
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Pathway Lighting
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Area Lighting
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Accent Lighting
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Security Lighting
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        2. Design Considerations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Light Levels
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Uniformity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Glare Control
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Energy Efficiency
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              2. Site Furnishings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Seating Elements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Benches
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Seat Walls
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Picnic Tables
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Waste Management
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Trash Receptacles
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Recycling Containers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          2. Bicycle Amenities
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Bike Racks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Repair Stations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            2. Signage and Wayfinding
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Sign Types
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Directional Signs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Informational Signs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Regulatory Signs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Interpretive Signs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Design Standards
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Visibility Requirements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Material Selection
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Mounting Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            2. Wayfinding Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Landmark Integration
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Digital Integration

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