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d) Jogging Paths: Jogging paths shall be surfaced with
loose materials that minimize injury, such as one-inch wood
chips/mulch.
3.1.3
Service Areas (Circulation). At service areas, provide
convenient trash container access (dumpsters) for the staff and
trash collection. Service areas should be located away from
public entrance/exit areas at the facility to avoid traffic
congestion and pedestrian conflicts, and screened with a divider
wall/fence/or landscaping to prevent unsightly appearances.
Access roadways and circulation should be convenient for service
vehicles to park and maneuver without difficulty.
3.1.4
Landscaping
a) Planting Design: Planting design should be simple,
functional, economical to maintain, and compatible with its
surroundings. Use species proven hardy and tolerant of local
site conditions, and coordinate the planting to avoid conflict
with utilities. Minimize planting obstacles to snow removal.
Refer to TM 5-803-5 for additional landscaping guidance.
Planting designs should conform to the Base Exterior
Architectural Plan (BEAP) for the activity. Landscaping should
always be considered as an integral part of site design. Also,
use sod instead of grass seed to the extent that it is
economically feasible.
b) Planting and Irrigation Systems:
Systems should be
automatic/programmable systems.
c) Exterior Cool-Down Areas: Include provisions for
exterior cool-down areas for patrons, such as shade trees
bordering playing courts and fields.
d) Signage: Conform to the BEAP of the activity and
integrate with the activity MWR logo/facility title
(illuminated).
e) Energy Conservation: Utilize landscaping to an
advantage.
Planting rows of deciduous trees along the southern
side of a facility can provide shade during the summer and help
to reduce air conditioning costs. In winter, the leaves fall
from the trees and allow the winter sun to shine into windows or
on walls to help heat the facility.
3.2
Architecture and Engineering. Design of recreation
facilities shall be in accordance with MIL-HDBK-1001/1, Basic
Architectural Requirements and Design Considerations. The
architectural style and color of the building shall follow the
architectural compatibility guidelines in the BEAP for the
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