gis as a land planning resource
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GIS as a Land Planning ResourceMichelle M. Landis, RLA
Great Ecology
November 30, 2016
Overview
Land Planning (R)evolutionCase Study – Habitat
Restoration
1960s (R)evolutionThere is a small movement for change in development practicesLandscape Architect Ian McHarg leads with new ideas for land
planning
1960s (R)evolution
He notices a lack of:Understanding about the environment
Integration with environmental sciences
Addressing human adaptations to the environment
1960s (R)evolution
1969 Mr. McHargpublishes the landmark book Design with Nature
1960s (R)evolution
Design With Nature Foundation for modern ecological planning Concepts for Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
1960s (R)evolution
1960s (R)evolution1969 Landscape Architect Jack
Dangermond founds Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI)
1982 launches the ARC/INFO GIS software based system to bring science to the design process
Modern Evolution
ERSI Models
http://www.esri.com/news/arcnews/fall04articles/arcgis-raster-data-model.html
Case Study: Habitat Planning for Natural Resource Mitigation Areas
Located in Denver, CORemote analysis to identify potential
parcelsField verification to verify and refine
findingsConceptual restoration plans Feasibility analysis is performedFuture habitat restoration Preble’s Meadow Jumping Mouse
http://chatfieldreallocation.org/wp-content/uploads/Chatfield_Reservoir_Compensatory_Mitigation_Plan.pdf
Habitat Planning: Natural Resource Mitigation Areas
On-site mitigation areas explored firstAdditional off-site areas explored to
add to mitigation
Habitat Planning: GIS Layers + Remote Analysis
Aerial (high resolution)Topo – 1’ contour intervalParcel boundaryRiver Conservation Zone
(RCZ)Stream courseRemote verification of
historic habitat polygons
Habitat Planning: Field Verification
Significant Erosion
Habitat Planning: Field Verification
Significant Erosion
Habitat Planning: Field Verification
Juvenile Willows
Habitat Planning: Field Verification
Lack of Willows and Likely the Hydrology Needed to Support Riparian Species
Habitat Planning: Field Verification
Southern Portion of the Property Includes High Functioning Ecosystems
Habitat Planning: Revised Habitat Polygons
Habitat polygons are revised to match field data
Habitat Planning: Preliminary Concept
Used for coordination between design team and scientific staff
Habitat Planning: Final Concept Plan
Used for review by agencies and stakeholders
Habitat Planning: Feasibility Study
Habitat improvement tiers are used to evaluate project costs related to Ecological Functional Units (EFUs)
Habitat Planning: Planned Restoration
After approval by agencies and stakeholders, habitat areas will be enhanced or restored as identified in planning documents
