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Figure 10 - Refined Site Plan Example
TASK 12 (OPTIONAL) - REFINE GRAPHICS
If you have the time, you may consider adding further graphic refinements such as detailed coloring, texturing, and shading. This is unnecessary for the purposes of this grant application, but can make for a more engaging drawing. If you intend to use your site plan in other settings, it may be worth the extra effort!
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If you choose to add these refinements, make sure that the shadows and shading have a consistent direction and graphic style. In this example, all shadows are cast towards the top right of the paper (northeast), and are drawn with a mixture of black and brown colored pencils. Taller elements should have longer shadows, while shorter elements should have smaller shadows. Mixing several different colors can also help communicate depth and variety as shown in the shrub areas and central open space grass. Note: The award amount for this grant would likely only fund one or two areas area of the design shown here. If your site includes more elements than can be funded by this grant, keep applying for this grant every year and look for additional funding sources.
Figure 10 - Refined Site Plan Example
TASK 13 - ADD SUPPLEMENTARY DESCRIPTION + PRECEDENT IMAGES
It can be difficult to communicate your thought process behind all of the design decisions made in your site plan. To help the grant selection committee better understand the details and rationale behind your site design, you may want to include a narrative description and precedent images. See the example below:
Submit Site Plan
Lastly, review the finalized site plan with your school administration to make sure it is approved. After getting approval, attach an image of your site plan and any supplementary descriptions/images to your grant application. Submit the completed application to the Utah Office of Outdoor Recreation and pat yourself on the back. Good luck!
