The Process of Design

Involvement: Designers Stakeholder-experts

Finance Economics Real estate

Municipal representatives The “community”

The Context of the Planning Process Applicant

Due diligence Preparation (funding, contracting) Submitting proposal Planning staff analysis Public hearing Granting/Denial of permit Breaking ground

Analysis

Surrounding Development Assessment Existing Conditions Map

Physical constraints and attributes Topography Geology Geography Climate Habitat

Regulatory constraints Zoning, deed restrictions, etc.

Market Analysis

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Analysis

Site Analysis Drawings SWOT! (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities,

Threats) Merging constraints with design ideas

Entry Views Circulation Orientation Focal Points

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Analysis

Character Analysis Drawings The Concept

Provides justification of the design objective Creates the “character” Subdivides (conceptually) the project site

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Objectives of the Analysis

Proof of Concept Building a coalition (among stakeholders,

potential opponents) Devising a “program”

Identifying objectives Setting goalposts for funding, construction,

transfer

The Design Phase

Whereas the previous phase was analytical, this is more creative

Combining market analysis with community goals Often competing points of view

The Design Phase

Charrettes A design workshop Involves all stakeholders A series of open meetings

Kick-off Individual workshops based on topic or goal Ability to provide feedback

Subdivision Phase

Making small lots out of large parcel Legal aspect

Defining legal descriptions of all parcels Defining easements (if any) Creating controlling documents

Basic design concept Layout / orientation Grading Stormwater Infrastructure

Implementation

Getting Things Done Acting on the subdivision approvals

Recording legal documents Breaking ground

Taking action on the programming Funding Construction Transfer