This chapter provides a general overview of these phases as a precursor to the main focus of this course: landscape development.
In the process of siting a facility, there are basically three planning phases:
Each phase involves analysis, assessment of alternatives, and a decision. The following is a brief summary of each planning phase as it evolves in the process of arriving at a facility siting solution.
The Land Use Plan divides the installation into functional areas and focuses attention on potential sites for a new facility. Land use areas generally encompass a group of facilities that have a common activity, service, or purpose. Since several land use areas on an installation may be compatible with a proposed facility, additional analysis is required to select the preferred area. Evaluation factors involved at this phase include:
These are some examples of land use factors that must be evaluated and assessed.
Figure 1-1: Land Use Plan Example
Once the specific land use area has been determined, the next step is integrating the proposed facility into the surrounding environment of facilities, traffic, and circulation. Area development planning blends existing conditions and future facility requirements in the site selection process.
More detail is included in this planning process phase. The intent is to develop the site in context with existing adjacent facilities. The result is a plan that ties the area together. Some of the factors to evaluate in this phase include:
Figure 1-2: Area Development Plan Example
The site plan focuses primarily on the facility itself. The footprint of the building is refined with additional attention given to site amenities. The area covered by the site plan is generally smaller than either the Land Use Plan or Area Development Plan. Major site planning factors include:
Figure 1-3: Site Plan Example
The remainder of this course details the significance of landscape design in regards to function, image, and quality of life for achieving quality installations.
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