Common use of Project Development Process Clause in Contracts

Project Development Process. The district landscape architect provides the PDT with recommendations regarding the vista point site location, scenic view orientation, and conceptual site design. Design concepts for vista points should be derived from an analysis of the local and regional setting, the historic and cultural context, and the natural environment. To ensure stakeholder collaboration in the development of new vista points, the PDT identifies, contacts, and engages external stakeholders (local communities, historical societies, tourism and recreational agencies, and Native American tribes) in assessing the natural, cultural, and aesthetic context of the project area and in the development of amenities such as interpretive displays. While Caltrans typically holds fee simple ownership of a vista point site, it may be necessary or desirable to construct a vista point on land owned by other State, federal or tribal agencies. Work to obtain right-of-way agreements or easements with other public agencies begins early in the project development process. During PA&ED, a preliminary site plan is prepared by the district landscape architect depicting the right-of-way, topography, pedestrian circulation, and all existing and proposed site features and amenities for all new and rehabilitation vista point projects. The preliminary site plan must be of a scale sufficient to show the location and arrangement of parking areas, walkways, benches, picnic tables, trash receptacles, interpretive signs, and all other site elements that compose the design. The preliminary site plan must be included in the project report. The safety and adequacy of ingress and egress to the site, and pedestrian and vehicular circulation within the site, must be demonstrated prior to programming. The proposed site must accommodate the traffic demand without diminishing the site’s environmental and scenic qualities. The Headquarters Division of Design is responsible for the design and approval of roadway geometrics. The district landscape architect is responsible for approving site selection, design concept, and site design for all vista points.

Project Development Process. ‌ The district landscape architect provides the PDT with recommendations regarding the vista point site location, scenic view orientation, and conceptual site design. Design concepts for vista points should be derived from an analysis of the local and regional setting, the historic and cultural context, and the natural environment. To ensure stakeholder collaboration in the development of new vista points, the PDT identifies, contacts, and engages external stakeholders (local communities, historical societies, tourism and recreational agencies, and Native American tribes) in assessing the natural, cultural, and aesthetic context of the project area and in the development of amenities such as interpretive displays. While Caltrans typically holds fee simple ownership of a vista point site, it may be necessary or desirable to construct a vista point on land owned by other State, federal or tribal agencies. Work to obtain right-of-way agreements or easements with other public agencies begins early in the project development process. During PA&ED, a preliminary site plan is prepared by the district landscape architect depicting the right-of-way, topography, pedestrian circulation, and all existing and proposed site features and amenities for all new and rehabilitation vista point projects. The preliminary site plan must be of a scale sufficient to show the location and arrangement of parking areas, walkways, benches, picnic tables, trash receptacles, interpretive signs, and all other site elements that compose the design. The preliminary site plan must be included in the project report. The safety and adequacy of ingress and egress to the site, and pedestrian and vehicular circulation within the site, must be demonstrated prior to programming. The proposed site must accommodate the traffic demand without diminishing the site’s environmental and scenic qualities. The Headquarters Division of Design is responsible for the design and approval of roadway geometrics. The district landscape architect is responsible for approving site selection, design concept, and site design for all vista points.