A look at significant aspects of the campus planning process suggests the nature and direction of such efforts at 12 of Florida's 13 existing community-junior colleges. Initial planning activities and months required to accomplish them are summarized, along with the various methods by which new institutions acquired facilities to begin…

Providing recreational opportunities at historical sites creates an opportunity to combine pleasure with education. (JD)

This guide is designed to assist school districts in selecting school sites that provide both a safe and supportive environment for the instructional program and the learning process, and gain state approval for the selected sites. The guide includes a set of selection criteria that have proven helpful to site selection teams, information about…

This booklet examines seven planning and decision-making tips for investing in and building tennis courts that can prolong court life and get the most from the investment. It examines defining needs, developing a budget, considering the use of a consultant, choosing a site, choosing a surface and developing working specifications, making specific…

Describes a secondary, U.S. history simulation of the settlement of the Jamestown colony. Students are provided with a map and asked to decide where the fort and colony should be set up. They must state reasons for selecting a particular site and reasons for rejecting others. (AM)

The article compares student preferences for recreational sites when viewing color slide presentations as compared to on-site evaluation. (CD)

The physical criteria for the selection of a proper training/meeting site are discussed. (BP)

An adult librarian presents a commentary on the need for farseeing and painstaking site selection in urban locations. Contributing to the Ortega Branch Library's problems are its central location and extended hours of operation, the scheduling of adjacent facilities, structure and personality of the neighborhood, and the lack of police…

Describes a new Human Resources Center in Pontiac, Michigan, that has programs and services that are a blend of education and social services designed to respond comprehensively to the needs of people of all ages -- enabling them to have the opportunity for lifelong self-development. (Author)

Details how soils, topography, and other natural and built features can make the siting of competitive and leisure aquatic facilities difficult. (EV)

Planning new construction is an opportunity to recognize indoor environmental quality (IEQ) issues. Provides an overview of some common IEQ issues associated with construction projects. A building's heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system is by far the single most common cause of IEQ problems and complaints. (MLF)

Discusses factors to be considered in the process of constructing facilities for a new child care center. Factors are addressed in terms of three alternatives: building a new center, incorporating a center into a new building, and renovating an existing center. (GLR)

Discusses the common mistakes in school design and construction and how to avoid them. Mistake avoidance in mastering planning, site acquisition, drawing changes, budgeting, school design process, construction management, and the architect's role are highlighted. (GR)

School site selection is critical since the site can affect the size and shape of the school, which in turn can materially affect the educational program and opportunities for students. This document provides guidance for California school districts to help them select school sites that provide both a safe and supportive environment for the…