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IS The acreage of the property designated far the field is important to evaluate to allow appropriate decisions to be made for the project such as maximum built capacity. The elements of the site, (parking, landscaping, setbacks, buffers, drainage containments, and miscellaneous amenities) need to be quantified and conceptually arranged on site, to determine the suitability of the site, The project elements need to be integrated into the existing conditions of the site in an environmentally sensitive manner which is also cost effective, The existing conditions and the project elements have a direct reflection on the cost of the project. Programming: Programming is critical in the initial stages of the project because it is one of the main factors which influence the design. Project considerations such as: demand of field use, (including seasons and times of day,) size of field (adult or child play,) tournament level or practice fields, and fees charged for usage should be discussed and quantified, Scheduling of use times will determine if lights are required, the number of parking spaces, and the appropriate turf seed type for the field. Irrigation systems are often included on multi-use fields but not a requirement depending on the turf seed used and soil type. These programming elements are critical to determine site suitability and must be finalized prior to the design phase of a project. Programming elements are often influenced by the given budget of the project. Design: The design phase for a prototype field can begin after the evaluation of the existing site conditions and the programming for the field has been established, The designer must follow the outlined goals and objectives of the programming phase and work with the existing conditions of the site. A careful layout of the site will provide clear and specific direction to the contractor, The multi-use field described here will support soccer, lacrosse, field hockey, ultimate Frisbee, and open play, The field can be sized, drained, and maintained to promote use of all these sports, The field size recommended for an Orange County multi-use field is: 225 x 360 feet, (or 75 x 120 yards,) Afield this size could support multiple uses depending on how it was stripped, Sizes vary for a full size adult soccer field but it is typically 195 x 300 feet, or 65 x 100 yards.. The extra width could be utilized for stripping the field for two children's fields or far allowing the field adjusted yearly for wear and tear on the renter of the field and the goal mouths. The other field dimensions are shown in the diagram below.