Question | Answer |
What are the means to achieving sustainable site design | 1. Use exist'g structures, create density
2. Locate to optimize transportation choices
3. Harness bioclimatic resources
4. Protect ESA's
5. Use sustainable materials
6. Use sustainable job site operations |
Define site planning | The art of aranging building sites on the land, and shaping the spaces between |
Define site analysis | Site analysis includes completing an inventory and analysis of the site inorder to inform decisions about developing a site. |
What triggers site planning | 1. Land but no use 2. Use and a specific site 3. Use but no site |
What are the 4 phases of site planning | 1. Program 2. Site Analysis 3. Alternative evaluation 4. Plan development |
Does planning guarantee success | NO |
What does market analysis determine | 1. The strength of the local economy
2. Demand for the proposed use
3. Preferences for cost, size, type, and amenities
4. Price range for built project |
What problems and opportunities does site analysis identify | Natural systems, Man-made systems, Community goals, Potential uses fro site |
What are the principles of site analysis | Immobility of land, Each site is unique, Indestructible, Scarcity, Improvements |
What are two key questions of site analysis | What are the physical characteristics of the site and its surroundings? Will the proposed use fit? |
What are the 4 basic steps of site analysis | 1. Compile published information about the site 2. Conduct community research 3. Conduct field research 4. Analyze data and produce report |
Describe "Compile published info about site" | Info from Municipal govt. - comprehensive plans, zoning, topo, planimetric and tax maps; Fed. govt - USGS maps, Aerials; Private sources - surveys, insurance maps, title reports |
Describe "Conduct Community research" | Previous uses, adj prop uses, proximity to services-schools, transportation, parks,fire & police, retail |
Describe "Conduct field research" | Visit site and identify site boundaries; site analysis check list and make notations on map; take photos |
Describe "Analyze data and produce report" | A written report that identifies structural elements, areas best left undeveloped, areas best for development; Dynamic aspects of site; Determine if present use should be preserved; how project will fit in context |
What three aspects of the environment does transportation affect | Atmosphere - air pollution,greenhouse gas emmissions; Hydrosphere - stormwater runoff, erosion, pollution; Biosphere - destruction of habitat |
According to Mathis Wackernagel and William Rees, how can a single family residence reduce their ecological footprint by a factor of three | Moving from a single family house to a similar market value multi unit condo and replacing a std size car for a compact efficient car |
Define Ecological Footprint | (blank) |
What were the findings of the study "Measuring the Health Effects of Sprawl (US) | People who live in counties with sprawl style devlopments tend to weigh more, more like to be obese,more likely to have high blood pressure |
What percentage of the global passenger fleet is in the US | 25% |
How often does the US drive compared to other countries | 10% more than UK, 50% more than Germany, 200% more than Japan |
In 1999, how much of the world's gas was consumed by the US | 43% |
How much carbon does the US passenger car fleet produce | It produces as much carbon as the entire Japanese economy which is the fourthlargest carbon emitter. |
What is the capacity within 5 years of widening highways | 90% capacity |
What is the capacity of regular lanes to HOV lanes | Regular lanes carry 1/3 the number of people |
Transportation problems | Sprawl-trains people to drive; Poor planning-fragmented growth; Structural problems- legislation encourages auto transportation |
What is Smart Growth | It is development that serves the economy, the community and the environment |
How does smart growth try to shape development | To achieve healty communities, balanced development, economic development, strong neighborhoods, transportation chioces |
How is smart growth achieved | Mixed land use, take advantage of existing community assets, Create range of housing opportunities and choices, Foster walkable close knit neighborhoods, Communities w/strong sense of place, Preserve open space, Strengthen existing communities |
(cont. from above) | Provide transportation choices, Make development decisions predictable, fair and cost effective; Encourage citizen involvement in development decisions |
What are Brownfields | A brownfield is a property, the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by thre presence of hazardous substance, pollutant or contaminant |