Site Analysis Elements – In-class brainstorm
1. Aspect/Sun Exposure
2. Topography
3. Drainage
4. Soil Structure
5. Geology
6. Demographics
7. Transportation
8. Parking
9. Vegetation
a. Native/Invasive
b. Allergenic
c. Amount (High/Low)
d. Type
e. Natural/Human-designed/Semi-natural
f. Biodiversity
g. Ecosystem services
10. Disturbances
a. Possible
b. Current
11. Accessibility
12. Sound Barrier
13. Habitat Corridors
14. Types of Buildings
a. Low Rise/High rise
15. Aesthetics
16. Viewscape
17. Historic
18. Cultural
19. Relationship to Neighbouring Sites
20. Ageing of Site
21. Usage
a. People
b. Activity
c. Purpose
22. Legal Barriers
23. Connectivity
24. Feasibility
25. Existing Conservation Strategies
26. Health States/Conditions Related to the Site
a. Potential for Improvement
