Inventory of site analysis

SITE ANALYSIS involves the study of the site in terms of the following :

• Natural Factors

• Cultural Factors

• Aesthetic factors

Natural factors :

1. Geology

2. Geomorphology – physiography, landforms, soils, drainage, topography and slopes, and soil erosion

3. Hydrology – surface and ground water

4. Vegetation – plant ecology

5. Wildlife – habitats

6. Climate – solar orientation, wind, and humidity.

Cultural factors

1. Existing land use – ownership of adjacent property, off-site nuisances

2. Traffic and transit – vehicular and pedestrian circulation on or adjacent to site

3. Density and zoning – legal and regulatory controls

4. Socio-economic factors

5. Utilities – sanitary, storm-water, water supply, power supply, and communications.

6. Historic factors – historic buildings, landmarks, and archeology

Aesthetic factors:

1. Natural features

2. Spatial patterns – spaces and sequences

3. Visual Resources – views and vistas