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

Existing Conditions Map

Analysis  Site Analysis Drawings  SWOT! (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats)  Merging constraints with design ideas  Entry  Views  Circulation  Orientation  Focal Points

Site Analysis Drawing

Analysis  Character Analysis Drawings  The Concept  Provides justification of the design objective  Creates the “character”  Subdivides (conceptually) the project site

Character Analysis Drawing

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