CIV4ID Assessment 1: Site Analysis and Conceptual Design

Task 1

You are requested to collect background information relevant to developing a selected site into a mixed‐use development. This task is designed to test your ability to collect relevant design information mainly through online sources. Initial data (maps, photos, utilities and services etc.) about the study area is available on LMS to help you start, please review and use where relevant.

The following items need to be included:

• A brief description of the site (location, size, and main features). Note that you will analyse the site in detail
• A list of key acts, regulations, policies, strategies, and plans that govern the development of the selected area (just a list, no need to explain each act, regulation etc)
• A list of all the stakeholders that contribute to or affect the project (with justifications)
• A brief overview of the real‐estate market trends and directions
• A brief description of current and future demographic profiles in the immediate vicinity of the site and the bigger context

Task 2

You now need to conduct a site analysis and then prepare a concept design for the site. This design needs to achieve the expected outcomes and respond to the constraints and limitations of the site and its context. The intended mixed-use development is predominantly residential (e.g., apartment/townhouse/house) with some office and commercial (e.g., office building/convenience shopping) and necessary community facilities (e.g., childcare centre). The concept design will be informed by a comprehensive site analysis, highlighting the site's potentials and constraints. Here is a list of the items that need to be analysed:

• Existing Zoning and Overlays
  • Existing Zoning
  • Overlays
• Planning Area
  • Topography & Climate
  • Heritage (Natural & Cultural)
  • Existing Built‐up Area
  • Existing Services & Utilities
  • Existing Landmarks & View Corridors
• Existing Transportation
  • Road Network
  • Public Transport

Next, a design response (including a concept design layout and concept statement) needs to be presented. This layout needs to build on the potentials and resolve the challenges identified. It also needs to explain the intended functional relationships among the site and project components, supported with rough area calculations and population projections.

Access points to the existing transport network should also be specified. The layout needs to be accompanied with a concept statement that is a brief, written articulation of the design intent of the proposed concept. The statement is important to the future detailing of the concept into a master plan.

Important notes on the scope, presentation and marking scheme

Overall, the inclusion of illustrations (e.g., maps and figures/graphs) is strongly encouraged.

However, do not include maps/illustrations/photos without descriptions in the text.

There are no page limits (no lower or upper bounds). The report is not about quantity (number of pages) but about quality (how you have addressed the aforementioned items). Nevertheless, it is recommended that Task 1 has 5 pages or less and Task 2 has 10-15 pages or less (including texts and illustrations).

Suggested report format: Title page, Executive summary, Table of contents, Introduction, Main report body addressing the two Tasks, Conclusion, and References (and any appendices if needed). Use headings and sub-headings to organise your report. Use captions for all tables and figures. Number all pages.