| Spaces, views, planting, and vistas | − Size, relationship, proportion of the space |
| − View, focal point, viewpoint within park |
| − Distant panorama, sight-line, vista, view |
| − Historic vista, view, viewpoint |
| − Vegetation (movement, colour, sound, shade) |
| − Height of adjacent buildings |
| − Edge condition (street width, paving materials, street tree planting, lighting) |
| Topography | − Historic landform, topography, grade (mound, swale, terrace, rockery) |
| Light | − Natural light, sunshine, shade |
| Environment | − Urban biodiversity |
| − Flora and fauna |
| − Water and energy |