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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