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URBAN DESIGN ANALYSIS B&A’s Urban Design Approach Urban design is an analytical design process that deﬁ nes 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 generating alternative solutions that are thoroughly conscientious in their evaluation and selection. Our approach encompasses the following planning steps: Identiﬁ cation and deﬁ nition of goals and objectives; • 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 deﬁ ne 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 speciﬁ c 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 speciﬁ c 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 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL A RCHITECTURAL & ENGINEERING SERVICES FIRMS ONLY (CCNA) RFQ NO. 12-04-02 APPROACH & METHODOLOGY 50