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Contextual Analysis (Initiation)
Project Program
Integrated Design Narrative
Contextual Analysis (Completion) - When Required
Permitting Assessment Form (PAF)
NPS Project Sustainability Checklist
Class C Uniformat Construction Cost Estimate
Submit 100% Draft PD Documents for Review
Submit Final PD Documents
100% Draft Predesign Documents (PD) shall consist of the following. (Additional types of information, processes and considerations may be required for certain projects.)
Contextual Analysis (Initiation) - (Not Required for Designated Historic Structures and Historic Landscapes)
Project Program
The Project Program shall consist of the following, as applicable, for the specific project (additional considerations may be required for certain projects).
- Architectural Program
- Functional Requirements
- Functional Relationships (Bubble Diagrams and/or Matrices)
- Universal Design Features
- Square Foot Area Requirements
- Dimensional Requirements and/or Limitations
- Unique Design Parameters
- Dark Sky Management
- Natural Soundscape Preservation and Noise Management
- Integrated Pest Management
- Bird Friendly Design for Structures with Large Glass Areas
- Interpretative Program
- Accessibility Requirements (ABA (Architectural Barriers Act) Accessibility Standards) - Utilize the NPS Universal Design & Accessibility Scoping Forms:
- Building Orientation
- Site Program
- Functional Requirements
- Functional Relationships (Bubble Diagrams and/or Matrices)
- Universal Design Features
- Square Foot Area Requirements (i.e. parking)
- Dimensional Requirements and/or Limitations
- Unique Design Parameters
- Dark Sky Management
- Natural Soundscape Preservation and Noise Management
- Interpretative Program
- Accessibility Requirements (ABA (Architectural Barriers Act) Accessibility Standards) - Utilize the NPS Universal Design & Accessibility Scoping Forms:
- Site Analysis
The Site Analysis (narrative and graphic format) shall be prepared based on the following Site Analysis Checklist:
- Topographic Analysis (graphic plan)
- Slope Analysis (graphic plan)
- Analysis of Physical Features (graphic plan)
- Accessibility Features and Deficiencies
- Access and Circulation, Traffic and Parking Studies (graphic plan)
- Vegetation (graphic plan)
- Existing Water Bodies (graphic plan)
- Site History
- History of Existing Structures and Landscape
- On-site Utility Studies (graphic plan)
- Off-site Utility Studies
- Environmental Studies and Reports
- Climate Studies
- Geotechnical/soils
- Hydrologic Studies, Watershed Modeling Studies
- Project Requirements
- Existing Conditions Assessment, Hazmat Investigation
- Permitting Requirements (property jurisdiction, wetlands, construction permits anticipated, etc.)
Integrated Design Narrative
Contextual Analysis (Completion) - (when required)
- Using the same character analysis process utilized for existing character, complete the Contextual Analysis template by filling in "Description of Proposed" to document the proposed character of all new site(s) and building(s) concepts. The completed Contextual Analysis Template will be used by the National Park Service to assess contextual compatibility of all forthcoming design concepts.
Permitting Assessment Form (PAF)
NPS Project Sustainability Checklist (PD portion)
Class C Uniformat Construction Cost Estimate
Submit 100% Draft PD Documents for Review
- Project Program
- Integrated Design Narrative
- Contextual Analysis (when required)
- Permitting Assessment Form (PAF)
- NPS Project Sustainability Checklist
- Class C Uniformat Construction Cost Estimate
- Checklists for internal review of documents and cost estimates
Submit Final PD Documents
- Project Program
- Integrated Design Narrative
- Contextual Analysis (when required)
- Permitting Assessment Form (PAF)
- NPS Project Sustainability Checklist
- Class C Uniformat Construction Cost Estimate
- Checklists for internal review of documents and cost estimates
- NPS DSC Quality Assurance (QA) Review Comments form with responses to 100% Draft PD Documents review comments
