This presentation gives an overview of Site Analysis for a Neighborhood and its basics.This presentation is made in Urban Planner View

1. K.L.E.AJIT , M.TECH URP , IDS SEM -1
SITE ANALYSIS FOR
NEIGHBORHOOD

2. INTRODUCTION TO
NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING
• Neighbourhood concept was one of the major landmarks in
20th
Century urban planning
• Two different original ideas appeared in the same year 1929
Clarence Stein & Henry Wright Clarence Perry
WHY & WHEN
•The ‘neighbourhood unit’ as a
planning concept evolved in
response to the degenerated
environmental and social
conditions fostered as a
consequence of industrial
revolution in the early 1900s.
SITE ANALYSIS FOR NEIGHBOURHOOD PLANNING - K L E AJIT

3. SITE ANALYSIS
DEFINITIONDEFINITION
•Site analysis is an inventory completed as a preparatory step to
site planning, a form of urban planning which involves research,
analysis, and synthesis.
•It primarily deals with basic data as it relates to a specific site.
The topic itself branches into the boundaries of architecture,
landscape, engineering, real estate development, economics,
and urban planning disciplines.
•Site analysis is an element in site planning and design
-Kevin A. Lynch
Kevin A. Lynch
SITE ANALYSIS FOR NEIGHBOURHOOD PLANNING - K L E AJIT

4. SITE PLANNING
• Site planning is the
allocation of functions in
a piece of land to
derive efficient utilization
of resources at disposal.
• Useful spaces with
respect to functions are
being created in the
process and the
character of site is
accentuated.
SITE ANALYSIS FOR NEIGHBOURHOOD PLANNING - K L E AJIT

5. PURPOSE OF SITE PLANNING
Natural factors (landscape)
Technological functions (Architecture& Engineering)
HIG MIG LIG EWS
Socio-economic forces (planning)
• To learn and practice a logical method of fitting design programs
and sites harmoniously
SITE ANALYSIS FOR NEIGHBOURHOOD PLANNING - K L E AJIT

6. SITE PLANNING PROCESS
The site design process is divided up into three phases
1.Research
The first step is defining the problem and its definition. Usually taken
care of by Architect/planner
2.Analysis
The next step involves integrating site and use functions . Numerous
site elements related to site viz. Access, Shape, surroundings etc.
are being studied and analysed.
1.Synthesis
After analysis, a program is developed as a solution to problem at
hand. This phase deals with schematic design of a site plan.
SITE ANALYSIS FOR NEIGHBOURHOOD PLANNING - K L E AJIT

7. GOALS OF SITE ANALYSIS
1. To achieve a successful design, site analysis is a must &
should be done carefully
2. Site Analysis involves taking an inventory of site elements and
analysing factors relative to the clients needs & aims
3.Gather relevant information about the properties of the site,
from topography to climate to wind pattern and vegetation
4.Analyse these features and incorporate them into the design
SITE ANALYSIS FOR NEIGHBOURHOOD PLANNING - K L E AJIT

8. SITE ANALYSIS FOR A
NEIGHBOURHOOD
SITE LOCATION :SITE LOCATION :
•The site must be placed within its
proper geographical, political, and
functional context.
•This fixes the site in relation to
adjacent land uses, community ,
transportation patterns, utility and
infrastructure availability, employment,
commercial, cultural and recreational
centres.
•Each of these has a bearing on the site
development potential.
SITE ANALYSIS FOR NEIGHBOURHOOD PLANNING - K L E AJIT

9. SITE ANALYSIS FOR A NEIGHBOURHOOD
TOPOGRAPHY AND SLOPESTOPOGRAPHY AND SLOPES
• Base information in the form of contours and elevations to a degree
of accuracy appropriate to the proposed development.
A typical slope breakdownA typical slope breakdown
0-2% - most developable
2-8% - easily accommodates most categories of
development
8-16% - some development restrictions; upper limits for
roads and walks
16-24% - significant restrictions to most development
24%+ - generally restricted for development
SITE ANALYSIS FOR NEIGHBOURHOOD PLANNING - K L E AJIT

10. SITE ANALYSIS FOR A
NEIGHBOURHOOD
GEOLOGY AND SOILSGEOLOGY AND SOILS
VEGETATIONVEGETATION
HYDROLOGY AND DRAINAGEHYDROLOGY AND DRAINAGE
SITE ANALYSIS FOR NEIGHBOURHOOD PLANNING - K L E AJIT

11. SITE ANALYSIS FOR A
NEIGHBOURHOOD
CATCHMENTSCATCHMENTS
•Catchment area of the water bodies are to be checked if present
any in order to prevent floods during high intense rainfall.
WATER TABLEWATER TABLE
Neighbourhood Planning should be done in accordance to water
table to as to ensure
•No depletion in ground water levels
•No contamination of ground water
•Less dependence on ground water
•If ground water is to be used, the quality of ground water in terms
of biological and chemical parameters.
GROUND INSTABILITYGROUND INSTABILITY
SITE ANALYSIS FOR NEIGHBOURHOOD PLANNING - K L E AJIT

12. SITE ANALYSIS FOR A
NEIGHBOURHOOD
DEMOGRAPHY
Demographic aspects are to be analysed as they give the
clear picture of the population status and requirements of the
place.
Local socio-economic factors
•Local socio economic factors are also to be considered
•As the place should not be in contrast with the existing social
status of the surrounding.
Existing Structures / Infrastructure
The availability of essential utilities – water, sanitary sewer, storm
sewer, gas, electric, telephone, etc.SITE ANALYSIS FOR NEIGHBOURHOOD PLANNING - K L E AJIT

13. SITE ANALYSIS FOR A
NEIGHBOURHOOD
• Microclimate
The climatic aspects of the specific site or areas on the site are
called the microclimate.
• The microclimate must be
studied not only for the natural
elements, but also for any man-
made elements, such as
buildings and landscaping are
affecting and/or will affect the
site.
SITE ANALYSIS FOR NEIGHBOURHOOD PLANNING - K L E AJIT

14. SITE ANALYSIS FOR A
NEIGHBOURHOOD
MICROCLIMATEMICROCLIMATE
Sun
Wind
Humidity
Temperature
CLIMATE ELEMENTS

15. SITE ANALYSIS FOR A
NEIGHBOURHOOD
Heritage buildings / cultural sites
•Heritage buildings and cultural sites are to be marked so as to conserve the
natural, built and cultural heritage of the place
Legal Constraints
•Boundaries, easements, rights of way, restrictive covenants, and deed
restrictions.
•Local regulations such as zoning ordinances and subdivision regulations may
impose limitations upon what a developer is allowed to do on a given site
Noise
Noise levels are to be analysed because they play a prominent role in design
aspects like provision of buffer from noise generating sources etc
Wetlands
•It is to be checked whether the site comes under wetlands as
•As wetlands have high agricultural productivity, they are ensured to be under cultivation
only.
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16. SITE ANALYSIS FOR A
NEIGHBOURHOOD
Critical habitat for native/endangered Species
•The site is be checked whether it is a Critical habitat for
native/endangered Species, to ensure balance in ecosystem.
Wildlife corridors
•During the analysis phase of the site, it is to be ensured that the
site is not a part of wildlife corridor. Encroachment into wildlife
corridors results in undesired problems for both public and wild life.
Views
•A visual analysis is the most practical means of determining
positive and negative on-site and off-site views.
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17. REFERENCES
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Site_planning
• Quick guide Neighbourhood Planning – Urban Vision Enterprise CIC
• Climate and Site Analysis: "The Comfort Zone".....E.J. Cazayoux, USL Monthly
Press Release
• Site analysis checklist for land development
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18. THANK YOU
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