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Featured NYC Department of Design & Construction manuals
NYC DDC Sustainable Urban Site Design Manual
This manual provides practical guidance for sustainable site design in New York City, tailored to the unique environmental challenges of urban development. It covers strategies for vegetation, minimizing site disturbance, water management, and materials use, all aligned with NYC DDC project typologies. The document is intended for architects, consultants, construction managers, and facility personnel involved in NYC capital projects.
The manual addresses climate change, urban heat island effects, combined sewer systems, and other environmental constraints, offering actionable techniques to improve environmental performance while enhancing urban landscapes.
Covers: Overview · Sustainable Sites for DDC · Maximize Vegetation · Minimize Site Disturbance · Water Management on Urban Sites · Materials in Site & Landscape Design
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NYC DDC Sustainable Urban Site Design Manual
User Manual 133 pages · 23.6 MB · ENA resource handbook for sustainable site design practices for New York City capital projects.
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User Manual
Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
Questions answered in NYC Department of Design & Construction manuals
What is the purpose of this manual?
It offers an introduction to more environmentally, economically, and socially responsible urban site design practices for New York City capital projects.
Who is this manual intended for?
It is addressed to NYC DDC project participants, from City administrators to architects, consultants, construction managers, and facility personnel.