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ing area is recognized for its exclusive, luxury
single-family houses. In addition, the city of
Carmel, approximately 10 miles away, offers retail
and commercial space.

Physical Characteristics

David Jensen Associates, land planners from
Denver, Colorado, conducted the site analysis, con-

cept planning, and master planning for the prop-
erty. The objective was to complete an extensive
analysis of all physical and socioeconomic factors
that would influence development of the site.
During the initial planning stages, maps of existing
conditions, elevations and drainages, slopes and
drainages, soils, opportunities and constraints, and
ownership and subdivision patterns for surround-
ing properties were prepared.

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DRAINAGE AND VEGETATION

Key:

Vegetation Masses

100-Year Flood Boundary

Ridges

High Points

Drainages

Groundwater Test Holes

Views

Map shows only the eastern half of the site.

Past and present land uses for the site and surrounding area are for the most part agricultural. The site consists of gently rolling terraces and upland and agricultural land. Open fields provide potential parcels for development separated by hedgerows, wooded areas, and drainage pathways. The site has a distinctive irregular shape but can be developed relatively easily, based on the information found in the analysis.

The analysis of slopes and drainages shows topography that is flat to rolling in the valleys with abrupt slopes rising to uplands overlooking the valley. Mud Creek runs the length of the site from east to west, and wetland bogs occur in the east central portion. Floodplains and wetlands constitute a significant portion of the area and foster habitat for a variety of waterfowl. Although somewhat of a constraint for residential development, these features

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OPPORTUNITIES AND CONSTRAINTS

## OPPORTUNITIES AND CONSTRAINTS

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2-9 HAMILTON PROPER: SITE ANALYSIS AS A TOOL FOR DEVELOPMENT DECISIONS

Hamilton Proper is a 1,300-acre, irregularly shaped parcel located in Hamilton County, Indiana, under development by Mansur Development Corporation. Location, accessibility, surrounding developments, the potential for recreation, and proximity to employment, shopping, and schools were all important criteria that influenced Mansur's decision to

develop the property. In addition, Mansur wanted a site suitable for a golf course residential community; thus, special consideration was given to selection of a site with the appropriate physical characteristics. Detailed site analysis before acquisition and planning was essential to ensure that Mansur's objectives for development could be realized.

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SLOPES AND ELEVATIONS

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## Locational Considerations

The property is located approximately 20 miles northeast of downtown Indianapolis. The primary factor supporting development of this site is its location with respect to Indianapolis and the relatively strong population and household growth projected for the metropolitan area. Because much of the metropolitan area's growth is projected to occur in Hamilton County, the property is well positioned for future residential development. Hamilton

County's schools are among the best in the area. A comprehensive market analysis profiling historical and projected growth in the area was incorporated in the planning.

Access to the property is excellent and commuting times for residents relatively short. The site is bordered by primary collector streets on the north and south and secondary collectors on the east and west. Geist Reservoir, located just east of the site, is one of two reservoirs near Indianapolis offering a full range of water-related activities. The surround-

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## SOILS

## Locational Considerations

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## SOILS