2.4.3 Analysis

       Plate Visible Areas from Selected Points in Each Enclave shows the viewsheds visible from each enclave neighbourhood as outlined in the Official Community Plan of SFU. Areas in the northeast section have the potential for expansive views over the campus and future community, and sweeping views of the Lower Mainland if their apartment tower is positioned high enough above the trees. Enclaves in the southwest can potentially have a very open feeling, due to relatively flat terrain.

       Plates Slope Analysis of the Burnaby Mountain Hotson Bakker Architects Concept Vision and Slope Analysis of the Burnaby Mountain Henriquez Partners, IBI Group Concept Vision show the two concept plans overlying a slope calculation for Burnaby Mountain. Both developments avoid areas with slopes that could jeopardize development, following the areas with a gentle slope of 10 degrees or less.

       Plate Slope Aspect Analysis shows the slope aspects on Burnaby Mountain. The University lands within the Ring Road generally slope to the south with an average slope of approximately 10% to the south and southeast. This increases toward the southwest to approximately a 17% slope and toward the western end to a 12% slope. Minor zones have slope exceeding 30%. These areas, for the most part, are considered undevelopable (Moodie Consultants Ltd.). Although Naheeno Park has a southern exposure, the steep ravines with significant streams should remain undeveloped.

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