Characteristics of industrial areas

Since intensive usage of the soil will take place, the soil at the site must be strong enough and satisfies qualities for industrial operations.

Another Angle to look at is the logistics of the site. Site must have good enough access to either freight, road, rail or whatever infrastructure is used to bring in and out raw materials and products.

In terms of utilities, a good site is one with municipal water and power grid access.

Distance must be not too far nor too close to urban civilisation depending on the emissions that will take place on the site.

In terms of legislation (e.g Environmental Protection Act) some locations have minimal allowance for emissions therefore a practical site is one which has sufficient discharge legislation applied on it.