LANDIE KNOWLEDGE
Minimum slope a "flat" surface should have in order to properly drain
1-2% minimum
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proposed 5' contours (civil)
a federal program that provides tax credits to developers and investors who create or rehabilitate affordable rental housing for low-income individuals and families
low income housing tax credits (LIHTC)
SD
schematic design
a formal set of construction drawings that details how a property will be developed, including building layout, parking, landscaping, and infrastructure
site development plan (SDP)
To ensure multifamily affordable housing sites are inclusive and accessible, landscape architects must design outdoor spaces in compliance with this federal law, which governs accessible routes, slopes, and site furnishings.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA
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proposed sidewalk (civil)
This principle in trauma-informed design emphasizes creating environments that welcome people from different lived experiences, especially those who have faced adversity.
inclusivity
DD
design development
This city department is often responsible for overseeing public parks, open space planning, and recreational facilities. (Hint: think Leslie Knope)
Parks and Recreation Department
Using these locally adapted seeds in planting design can improve biodiversity, support local wildlife, and reduce maintenance needs in landscapes.
native seed
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existing storm utility (civil)
Trauma-informed design often integrates this innate human connection to nature, known by this term, to promote emotional regulation and a sense of well-being.
biophilia
GMP
Guaranteed Maximum Price
Landscape architects must adhere to this set of municipal regulations that governs planting requirements, irrigation standards, and site permeability in multifamily housing projects.
landscape code
What is the maximum slope a sidewalk can be before it is technically called a "ramp"?
5%
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streetlight (electrical)
When the brain experiences trauma, this almond-shaped structure becomes hyperactive, keeping the body in a constant state of alert, even in safe environments.
amygdala
VE
value engineering
Site items within sight triangles should be below what height?
30"
a formal document issued by the contractor used to clarify details or resolve uncertainties about landscape plans, drawings, specifications
request for information (RFI)
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crusher fines (landscape)
Trauma can impair this brain region—essential for processing memory and linking it to time and place—leading to flashbacks or difficulty distinguishing past from present.
hippocampus
RFP
request for proposal
the division of real property, especially in larger cities, into classifications of use
zoning