Site Analysis and Suitability Study

The above section shows the change in elevation a person would experience walking along the streets to Morningside Park.

The above map is a study of walking distances. A study conducted by NRPA shows that the average person is willing to walk 1/2 mile to a park. As of now, the red circle represents a 1/2 mile radius from Morningside Park while the green circle shows the area that my suggested park could serve. Underneath is a current land use map which shows that my proposed site is currently zoned industrial.

The above map shows the soil types of the proposed park site. The majority of the soils are urban land surrounded by various loamy soils. This could mean that outside soil will need to be brought in if any major planting is to be done.

The above map shows the flood plain areas on the proposed site. Next to the river is a 100 year flood plain and above that is 500 years. This means that development along the riverbank should be limited due to the higher flood risk.