Evaluating Landscape Design of a Business or Other Public Property*
*e.g., Church, School, Park, etc.
I. Suitability of design to purpose/owner = 25 points
Meets the design program: provides for the needs of all users, including directional, recreational, food service areas, etc. If commercial property: attracts customers and is appropriate to the streetscape
Within the general budget for comparable designs.
Meets legal requirements and safety standards; meets the needs for vehicular parking and of pedestrian traffic; meets all signage requirements and restrictions.
II. Design (suitability to user) = 25 points
Function
Is suitable/appropriate to site and context
Is sustainable within region
Considers utilization of space, including pedestrian traffic patterns and vehicular parking
Aesthetic
Design principles employed successfully
Design elements applied successfully
Shows originality, distinction, style: distinguished for its superiority
III. Implementation = 25 points
Hardscape materials & structures
Are suitable/appropriate to purpose, site, and design
Contains suitable details; character/quality appropriate
Plant Materials
Are suitable to purpose, site, and design
Are appropriate to region/zone
IV. Maintenance = 25 points
Incorporates maintenance awareness into design
Includes selection of sustainable materials and recognition of ultimate plant habit in design