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0 APPROACH & METHODOLOGY O • • URBAN DESIGN ANALYSIS • B&A's Urban Design Approach O Urban design is an analytical design process that defines the physical urban framework of the City. It is a • vehicle for analyses and design.It translates the planning framework into tangible design actions to guide the physical form of the urban development; it bridges planning and architecture. • B&A's urban design approach responds to clear planning steps that begin with understanding the • problem and intent; is based on solid analysis of conditions and potential opportunities; and is creative in 0 generating alternative solutions that are thoroughly conscientious in their evaluation and selection. Our • approach encompasses the following planning steps: O • • Identification and definition of goals and objectives; 0 • • Analysis of Existing Conditions-As with any professional endeavor,an understanding of the vital signs • of the project must be developed. The areas of analyses will include varied elements beginning • with the regulatory framework, and may include other areas such as wind assessment, visual • corridors, economic and market demand conditions, building conditions, infrastructure analyses, • streetscapes, and others as may be necessary to define the picture of existing conditions; • • • Summary of Issues and Opportunities - Summary of the salient conditions that create the issues and opportunities for action. These form the basis for the creation of the project vision; • • • Formulation of Alternative Options-May include specific designs, action or no action options,and • others as may be required; • • • Alternative Evaluation Criteria and Selection of Preferred Alternative; • • • Final Plan Preparation. • • We use of graphics and text to describe the existing conditions of the area and proposed actions. Final • products include specific design drawings, renderings, texts and implementation plans. • • Phase 1 - Planning, Programming and Schematic Design The project approach for Planning,Programming and Schematic Design Phase is broken down into the following • tasks: • • 1.1 Report Collection - The Team will collect all relevant information on the project, in particular: • • As-built drawings • Inspection reports • • Entitlement documents (if any) • Current documents with budgets • • LEED targets • Existing Utility information • • 1.2 Base Plan - Create a comprehensive Site Plan to include all existing buildings, site utilities, existing 0 Cba CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL& ENGINEERING SERVICES FIRMS ONLY(CCNA) • RFQ No. 12-04-02 50