SITE INVENTORY

Site inventoryis taking stock of the existing conditions on a piece

of land. It includes locatingsitefeature, identifying problems such as
erosion, compaction, excess runoff volume, ugliness and decline and
identifying positive attributes such as a good view, a nice specimen
plant or typical travel patterns.

IS

SITE ANALYSIS

AND SITE
SAME..?

INVENTORY

THE

Site analysis involves taking an inventory of site elements

and analyzing these factors relative to the clients need and
aim.

THE DIFFERENCE
To understand the difference between an inventory and an analysis,
remember that the inventory is simply a list of all existing
conditions, and the analysis is a judgment about the
condition plus the action items (activities) to take place to
achieve the desired design. Table 1 gives some examples of
decision making and proposed activities based on information from
the inventory and analysis. The desired design result is listed with the
action item.

SITE INVENTORY

Although it may sound technical, developing an inventory is the

simple process of walking around the yard and recording everything
you see (and feel) on paper. As you view the yard, think about whats
good, whats bad, what to save, and what to change. Areas of
concern include the soil and topography, plants, sun/shade
conditions, built features, views, and activity areas.

INVENTORY LIST

Subsurface Features
Geology: Geological history of the area, bedrock type & depth
etc.
Hydrology: Underground water table, aquifers, springs etc.
Soil Genesis: erosion susceptibility, moisture (pF), reaction
(pH) organic content, bearing capacity etc.

INVENTORY LIST

Natural Surface Features

Vegetation: Type, size, location, shade pattern, aesthetics,
ecology etc.
Slopes: Gradient, landforms, elevations, drainage patterns
Wild Life: ecology, species etc.
Climate: precipitation, annual rain/snow, humidity, wind
direction, solar intensity & orientation, average/highest/lowest
temperature

INVENTORY LIST

Cultural & Man-made Features

Utilities: sanitary, water supply, gas, electrical etc.
Land use: Usage of site, adjacent use, zoning restrictions,
easement etc.
Historic notes: archeological sites, landmarks, building type,
size, condition
Circulation: linkages an transit roads, auto & pedestrian
access, mass transit routes etc.
Social Factors: population, intensity, educational level,
economic & political factors, ethnicity, cultural typology etc.

INVENTORY LIST

Aesthetic Factors:
Perceptual: from an auto, by pedestrian, by bike etc.
Spatial Pattern: views of the site, views from the site, spaces
existing, potential for new areas, sequential relationship
Natural Features: significant natural features of the site,
water elements, rock formations, plant materials

INVENTORY

ANALYSIS

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BY

HARRIS.A