Site Planning and Design Handbook, 2nd Edition
Practical, sustainability-forward site planning guidance for real-world projects
Site Planning and Design Handbook, 2nd Edition by Thomas H. Russ
is a comprehensive, practice-oriented guide to planning and designing sites with modern sustainability
expectations in mind. It bridges fundamentals (site data, analysis, grading, and infrastructure) with
green site strategies—covering water, energy, materials, and redevelopment challenges—so professionals
can deliver buildable, compliant, and resilient site solutions.
Product Details
- Title: Site Planning and Design Handbook
- Edition: 2nd Edition
- Author: Thomas H. Russ
- ISBN-13: 9781265620424
- Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 528
- Availability: In Stock | Free Shipping
Key Features
- Sustainability-first site design integrated into traditional planning workflows
- Data + analysis approach to evaluate constraints, opportunities, and impacts
- Buildable design guidance for grading, circulation, parking, and open space
- Stormwater and infrastructure basics with low-impact strategies and practical considerations
- Redevelopment and restoration including brownfield and landscape restoration concepts
- Professional practice coverage spanning project delivery, coordination, and documentation
Topics Covered (Highlights)
- Sustainability and Green Site Design Principles
- Site Data Collection and Site Analysis
- Design for Communities (standards, expectations, approvals)
- Design for People (walkability, usability, comfort, safety)
- Street, Access, and Parking Design
- Site Grading and Erosion Control Concepts
- Infrastructure Planning (utilities, drainage, servicing)
- Landscape Restoration, Vegetation, and Preservation
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Overview
A field-relevant handbook for planning and designing sites with practical sustainability integration.
Covers the full arc from site analysis to grading, infrastructure, and restoration—useful for both
coursework and professional execution.
Who Should Use This Book?
- Architects, planners, and landscape architecture students
- Civil/site engineers and design consultants
- Developers and project managers coordinating site delivery
- Municipal reviewers and planning support teams
- Professionals upgrading sustainability and green site fundamentals
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FAQs
- Is this book suitable for beginners?
Yes. It starts with core site planning concepts and progressively moves into applied design and sustainability topics.
- Does it cover sustainable and green site design?
Yes. Sustainability principles are integrated throughout site analysis, grading, infrastructure, and landscape design.
- Is this useful for professional practice?
Absolutely. It emphasizes real-world workflows, buildability, coordination, and implementation—not just theory. - Is this book used in academic courses?
Yes. It is widely adopted in architecture, landscape architecture, planning, and civil/site engineering programs.
Plan smarter sites with stronger sustainability and buildability.
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