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Allen’s Landing, Houston, TX: Site Analysis for Urban Development

Detailed site analysis of Allen’s Landing in Houston, TX, including topographic, climatic, and infrastructural assessments to inform urban development decisions. Explore historical weather data, flooding, traffic patterns, vegetation, solar angles, and shadow studies.

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Allen’s Landing, Houston, TX: Site Analysis for Urban Development

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  1. Allen’s LandingHouston, TX Site Analysis

  2. Topographic Analysis

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  6. Existing roadways / infastructure

  7. Existing Buildings

  8. Climate Issues

  9. The Climate of Houston is classified as humid subtropical. Houston's warmest month (on average) is July at 85 °F (29 °C), and the coldest month being January at 54 °F (12 °C). The average yearly precipitation level is 54 inches (1,400 mm). Houston has occasional severe weather, mostly in the form of flooding. Spring super cell thunderstorms sometimes bring tornadoes to the area. Houston may sometime experience tropical cyclones during the hurricane season, which can bring significant damage to the city. The last to hit was Hurricane Ike in 2008. Houston's air is polluted by ozone and other chemicals that pose definite health risks. www.wikipedia.com February 3, 2009

  10. Maximum Sustained Wind Speed Forecasted for the Zip : 77002 • Historical Max Sustained Winds: • 1983 – 75 mph • 1941 – 75 mph • 1932 – 94 mph • 1915 – 92 mph • 1909 – 64 mph • 1900 – 108 mph • Source: http://houstonhidefromthewind.org/index.php

  11. Resource: http://www.tceq.state.tx.us/assets/public/compliance/monops/air/windroses/iahall.gif

  12. Flooding Patterns

  13. Traffic Patterns

  14. Vegetation

  15. Solar Studies

  16. Solar Angles at Noon Over 1 year

  17. Solar Angles at 9 AM Over 1 year

  18. Solar Angles at 4 PM Over 1 year

  19. Sectional Shadow Study

  20. Bridge Shadow Study

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