Agriculture Reference
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Step 3. program analysis
Briefly, program analysis consists of meeting with the client with the
goal of identifying the project program to be designed. The project pro-
gram might include the facilities, structures, and outdoor use areas the
landscape architect is responsible for designing. Programming under
scope of work may also include such activities as wetland protection and
storm water management, both important aspects of site development
that the landscape architect may have the responsibility to consider
and incorporate into a design solution, and later include as part of a site
grading plan.
Once a program is identified, a diagram showing the desired phys-
ical relations between the design elements should be prepared. This
diagram—which is also referred to as a program coordination diagram—
groups together program activities that it is desirable to have adjacent to
each other or in close proximity, and that might share certain functional
elements such as parking or an outdoors common area. A circulation
diagram would be superimposed showing access, vehicular traffic flow
and sequence, and pedestrian circulation requirements.
One approach for deciding the best location for each program use
area is to match each program with the most suitable percent of slope
category prepared during the slope analysis. Recommended slope to
land use activity pairings are shown in Table 3.1. The recommendations
would cover most situations; however, in special circumstances (for
instance in limited areas), the designer may consider adjustments. The
exception is where maximum slope standards must be adhered to, as
in the case of 8 percent slope for ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act)
accessible ramps and where local codes dictate specific maximum-mini-
mum slope standards.
