Civil Engineering and Architecture

Unit 4:  Landscaping

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Activity 4.7.1:  In this activity, you will be exposed to aspects of landscaping and its effect on site development. Landscaping plays a major role in the valuation of property and has many purposes. The main purpose is the management of a site’s resources. The use of design should begin with the evaluation of what exists already on a site. This enables the designer to be a better steward of a site’s resources. From this initial evaluation, the designer must consider the codes and local conditions to help in the development of a comprehensive landscaping plan that will increase the value of the property, its curb appeal, and its effect on the local environment.