CHAPTER 2: SITE PROGRAM & SELECTION Flashcards
What are programming goals?
General statements of intent for the overall design
Goals provide a broad direction for the project.
Define objectives in the context of programming.
Specific statements that suggest how goals are going to be accomplished
Objectives are more action-oriented compared to goals.
In project management, what do goals represent?
Universal principles that do not change from project to project
Goals remain constant across different projects.
What are project-specific outcomes referred to as?
Objectives
Objectives are tailored to individual project results.
What is program development?
Period of research and information gathering used to determine project outcomes and programming studies
It includes various analyses and studies to guide development.
List some components that guide program development.
- Market analyses
- Literature reviews
- User demand studies
- Stakeholder interviews/surveys
- Analysis of relevant precedents
- Client objectives
- Project budget
These components help shape the project’s direction.
What is an urban in-fill?
Development on unused and underutilized lands within urban areas
Urban in-fill aims to maximize land use in cities.
Define a brownfield site.
Any previously developed land that is not currently in use and may be potentially contaminated
Brownfield sites require environmental assessments due to potential contamination.
What is required before the sale of a brownfield site?
A Phase 1 Environmental Assessment
This assessment identifies past and current ownership and potential contamination.
What does a Phase 2 study of a brownfield site determine?
The location and remediation of contaminants and future land use restrictions
This study is crucial for safe development.
What characterizes a greenfield site?
Land that is either underdeveloped or currently being used for agriculture
Greenfield sites are typically free from prior contamination.
What must site selection be guided by?
- Project objectives
- Project requirements
- General location, area, region for desired end use
These factors ensure the site meets the project’s needs.
List the benefits of site selection.
- Improved site function
- Greater convenience and access for users
- Reduced construction costs
- Reduced maintenance and operational costs
- Improved aesthetics
- Reduced environmental impacts
Effective site selection enhances project viability.
What is the first step in the site selection process?
Determining the project objectives and requirements
Clear objectives set the foundation for further steps.
What is the final step in the site selection process?
Testing the project’s feasibility
Feasibility testing ensures the selected site can support the project.
List the benefits of brownfield and urban in-fill site development.
- Economic revitalization
- Providing housing near jobs and services
- Decreasing automobile use
- Transit-oriented development and walkable neighborhoods
- Greater sense of community
These benefits contribute to sustainable urban growth.
