Resources

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Procedural and Assessment Documentation
- CEQR Technical Manual
- SEQR Handbook
- Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Policy System
- Visual Resources Assessment Procedure for US Army Corps of Engineers
- Bureau of Land Management’s Visual Contrast Rating
- Proceedings of the NWCC Siting Technical Meeting. Washington, DC. December 1-2, 2005
Land Use Regulation
- Housing Quality Zoning: A Program for Zoning Reform
- Smart Growth in New York State: A Discussion Paper
- SmartCode: A Comprehensive Form-Based Planning Ordinance
- Zoning Resolution for the City of New York
- Onondaga County Settlement Plan: Traditional Neighborhood Development Code
- New York City Register (ACRIS)
- Village of Tuxedo Park Ridgeline Ordinance
- Wireless Telecommunications Facilities Manual
- Cell Tower Design Options
Tools and Software
- Technical Methods #1: Viewsheds
- Technical Methods #2: Photosimulation
- Using 3D Max Camera-Match Utility to produce Verifiable Digital Photomontages
- Visual Simulation Under SEQR
- The Feasibility of using Blender to replace 3ds Max for Photosimulations
- Augmented Reality for Planning and Urban Design
Read & Reuse: Excellent examples of design manuals:
- NYCDOT Street Design Manual
- Hudson Landing Regulating Manual