DESIGN GUIDE: MUSIC AND DRAMA CENTERS
DG 1110.3.120
CHAPTER 2: COMMAND APPROVAL
JANUARY 1981
TYPICAL SITE ANALYSIS DIAGRAM
F I G U R E 2-5.2
cilities (warehouses, workshops) are separate,
although such arrangements should generally
be avoided.
3. Site Area
Program definition and site selection are the first
Along with parking and service areas, future ex-
major steps toward securing a Music and Drama
pansion of indoor or outdoor spaces are signif-
Center. Continuing with the MCA process re-
icant determinants of the site size. Space limi-
quires that the installation proposal receive au-
tations require planners be prepared to take
thorization as short range construction program
maximum advantage of outdoor waiting spaces
(SRCP) line item. Authorization takes the form of
for capacity crowds. Since site selection occurs
guidance from the appropriate major Army com-
before the MDC's exterior configuration is known,
mand to proceed with limited documentation of
an ample margin for variation is needed. Also,
project requirements. This guidance is the prod-
proximity is a significant factor in noise reduc-
uct of a priority programming system that de-
tion; don't overlook flight paths, machine shops,
termines annual project initiations.
laundries, youth centers, target ranges, and
other potential noise sources.
The installation master plan is in fact a list of
facilities for ultimate development; each year the
4. Identity
installation commander submits to HQDA a list
Prominence and community context have been
of components in order of priority, separately
mentioned. There are other considerations, such
identifying those funded from MCA. Other com-
as familiarity with the location of an existing tem-
mand levels add their own priorities, a sum-
porary facility, or relationship to a local landmark
mation is made, and a revised list is sent back
that gives special meaning to the site selection.
down consisting of projects included in the Five
Year Defense Program. From the top of this list,
major commanders select the SRCP projects
they desire to submit to Congress for funding.
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