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Fl~1}acl~men'}' 2 <br />~~ <br />Orange County multi-use field prototype design guidelines: <br />**Assumptions for the prototype design guidelines: <br />1. Sensitivity to natural resources and designing with respect to the land are <br />goals of the prototype Feld design guidelines. <br />2. The multi-use fields will not be designed as flat fields with underground <br />drainage systems. <br />3. Orange County climate, soil types, sun patterns, and annual rainfall are <br />used to determine the best prototype recommendations. <br />4. Multi-use field is defined as a field which could be used for soccer, <br />lacrosse, field hockey, ultimate Frisbee, and open play. <br />A. Overview <br />B. Analysis <br />C. Programming <br />D. Design <br />E. Construction <br />F. Maintenance <br />Overview: <br />Analysis of existing conditions of a site is the first step to a successful athletic <br />field, Conditions can vary greatly from site to site, and the careful analysis and <br />evaluation of the existing conditions will result in an appropriate design for the <br />given site. The design phase of the project would combine the physical <br />conditions analysis, these prototype guidelines, and the objectives set in the <br />programming phase, where sociological conditions, such as demand for fields <br />and scheduling times would be evaluated and determined. <br />Construction would adhere to the graphic design and written specifications for <br />the individual project. During the construction phase it is essential to have the <br />objectives of a project specific and coordination clear between the contractor and <br />designer. Maintenance objectives should be discussed in the programming <br />phase to ensure fields are built in a suitable manner and compatible with <br />available maintenance personnel and facilities. <br />Analysis: <br />The initial step for any athletic field project is to analyze the existing conditions <br />and evaluate the usefulness of the site based on the conditions. A detailed site <br />survey should be completed and used to identify existing topography, existing <br />vegetation, existing land use, existing adjacent land uses, existing infrastructure, <br />and soil conditions. The existing physical conditions will be the base on which <br />programming, design, and construction decisions will be made. <br />A detailed soil analysis is recommended and a soil sample should be taken by <br />the designer or local extension agency. This soil sample will provide information <br />about the soils nutrients and indicate the needed amenities. Soil amenities such <br />as sand are often required for adequate drainage. <br />