Site Analysis & Planning Flashcards
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Which map scale is most appropriate for a detailed site analysis of a 5-acre urban park?
Answer: 1:2,000
A 1:2,000 scale provides sufficient detail for a small urban site, allowing accurate measurement of features like paths, trees, and structures.
A sun/shade analysis of a site should account for solar angles at which times of year?
Answer: Solstices and equinoxes
Analyzing both solstices and equinoxes captures the full range of solar angles, providing a comprehensive picture of sun and shade patterns across seasons.
In site analysis, a 'viewshed' analysis helps determine:
Answer: Areas visible from a specific vantage point
A viewshed analysis identifies all areas visible from a given point, which is critical for planning views, screening, and visual impact assessment.
When analyzing a site for invasive species, which document is most useful as a regulatory reference?
Answer: State or federal invasive species lists
State or federal invasive species lists identify regulated plants that must be addressed during site analysis and remediation planning.
A landscape architect notices the prevailing wind on-site comes from the southwest at 15 mph. To reduce wind exposure at an outdoor seating area, the most effective planting would be placed:
Answer: Southwest of the seating area
A windbreak planted on the windward (southwest) side intercepts wind before it reaches the seating area, providing the most effective protection.
Which of the following is a primary goal of a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA)?
Answer: Identifying potential or existing environmental contamination
A Phase I ESA is conducted to identify recognized environmental conditions (RECs) such as past chemical spills or underground storage tanks on a site.
During site inventory, 'cultural features' typically refer to:
Answer: Human-made elements like roads, structures, and utilities
Cultural features are human-made elements documented during site inventory, distinguishing them from natural features like soils and vegetation.