Site Planning

Site planning is the art and science of arranging the uses of the various spoilsport of he land for different allocated purposes. This involves selecting a site. The site is then analyzed for the location of the construction facility in conjunction with vehicular and pedestrian circulation, necessary drainage and providing good view, 

Based on a critical thinking process the functional requirements  of the client are sought to be matched optimally with the existing site conclusions. 

Site Selection 

There are two methods  of selecting a site. In the first method, the alternative sites are considered within a general location and a choice is made of the one that best meets the preliminary objectives of the project, In the second method a client chooses the site location before the planning of the facility. In both the methods, the site should he selected based on a systematic analysis. The factors include natural, social and aesthetic. 

They are enumerated as follows : a

Natural Factors 

1. Geological base and landform 
2. Topography-slopes, elevation etc. 
3. Hydrography- streams, lakes etc. 
4. oils  - classification of types and uses 
5. Vegetation 
6. Climatic factors - orientation, wind, humidity  etc. 

Social Factors 

1. Existing lad use - ownership of adjacent property etc. 
2. Traffic -vehicular and pedestrian on and adjacent to the site 
3. Infrastructure 

Aesthetic Factors 

1. Natural features  , 
2. Views, spaces and sequences 

The site should be chosen based on the above considerations.