Pearl Building Rating System - Estidama

LBo-R2: Urban Systems Assessment
Intent To ensure that, before the design process begins, a thorough understanding of the
project site is developed within its urban context to better inform project
programming, connectivity and built form.
Requirements GENERAL
Demonstrate that, before the start of the design process and site clearance, an urban
systems assessment has been carried out for the project site and at the following
scales:
� Local,
� Sub-regional, and
� Regional scale.
Requirement
Achievement
Credit
Submission:
Design Rating
Credit
Submission:
Construction
Rating
Calculations and
Methodology
Based on the urban systems analysis, identify opportunities and constraints associated
with the development and present them in an Urban Systems Assessment Report.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT/CLARIFICATIONS
None
This is a requirement. There are no Credit Points awarded.
� Urban Systems Assessment report including:
� Narrative;
� Maps; and
� Site photographs.
Maps, diagrams and site photographs must clearly identify the existing site conditions.
� CV of the appointed suitably qualified professional.
There is no required submission at this stage
The urban systems analysis must include a detailed assessment of the following
elements, as applicable to the various scales:
� Distance and access to community facilities as defined by the UPC Community
Facility Requirements;
� Significant areas of public interest (e.g. public beaches, cultural and heritage
landmarks);
� Solar orientation and shading patterns;
� Adjoining street patterns;
� Access to public transit stops (existing and proposed);
� Bicycle and pedestrian paths;
� Utility plots and corridors;
� Job availability; and
� Land uses, including retail centres, food provision and/ or food opportunities
(markets, shops, cafés/ restaurants and/or food production plots).
Site Scale refers to the project itself, defined by the specific site project boundaries.
Local Scale/ Sub-Regional Scale and Regional Scale are to be determined, based on the
project size, by the suitably qualified professional.
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