Incorporating sound environmental considerations into traditional site design process contributes to better site planning and design. This authoritative guide combines established approaches to site planning with sustainable practices and increased environmental sensitivity in site work. The book addresses the challenges associated with site planning and design and lays the groundwork for success.

Site Planning and Design Handbook, Second Edition includes an updated review of the ADA standards contained in the recently updated National Building Code, a revised discussion of urban landfill projects, expanded coverage of site security issues, and the latest information on LEED as it relates to site planning and design. 576pp.

Table of Contents:

• Ch 1. Site Planning and Design
• Ch 2. Sustainability and the Green Site
• Ch 3. Site Analysis
• Ch 4. Site Grading
• Ch 5. Designing for People
• Ch 6. Street and Parking Lot Design
• Ch 7. Infrastructure
• Ch 8. Landscape Restoration
• Ch 9. Site Layout
• Ch 10. Vegetation in the Site Plan
• Ch 11. Project Management Issues
• Ch 12. Historic Landscapes and Preserving the Land
• Ch 13. Landscape and Culture