Site Selection and Planning

At the conclusion of this course, students should be able to: 1. state the principle guiding site selection; 2. identify factors to be considered in selecting a site; and 3. carry out a practical exercise of site survey, selection, analysis and design based on standards.

Concepts, process, principles and factors of site selections, purpose of site selection: natural, cultural and factors plus criteria for selection. Grading and earthwork; gradient, method of earthwork calculations. Movement system and land uses: vehicular circulation system, street patterns, technical subdivision regulation: Concept, layout subdivision regulations, zoning regulations-residential, elements of landscaping; Basic consideration for landscaping, natural and manmade elements, organization, plant selection trees, shrubs, hedges, grass, water plants.