Subdivision-splitter feasibility - drawing and visualisation tool

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  1. m~r

    m~r New Member

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    Hi there, I'm putting together a feasibility study for a few subdivisions/splitters - namely trying to determine the number of potential lots available in a parcel size; where the future house may be positioned; landscape area. Can anyone recommend some good (free?) software to map out the visual component of these concepts (before I progress with engineer and surveyor).

    I can do a basic visual on Six Maps, but it's limited in that I can only measure one area at a time..rather than multiple. I would love some feedback on what tools and tricks members have used at the first stage of a subdivision to assess development potential? Many thanks
     
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    melbournian Well-Known Member

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    U would look at the planning zones, see how level the site is. electrical poles, check the easements, dial before u dig diagrams before even going to the stage of plotting out how many townhouses u can put it. With the zones and overlays u can have rough estimates if the numbers stack up

    Leave the drawing and town planning to the town planners and architects
     
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    thanks for the tips - much appreciated. melbournian, where could I find out about the location of easements in a property?
     
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    Dial before u dig websites and the s32 of vendor statements shd have it in there
     
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    Gavin Ng Well-Known Member

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    trapeze is software that can calibrate scaled plans, calculate areas etc. Use it to work out private open space, landscaped areas, gross floor areas etc. I usually draw a scaled base site plan by hand using a dp or survey as a template then do all feasibilities, floor plate sitings on a trapeze. Not sure if it's free or not but I have it on my work computer.
     
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