This review cites documents and journal articles previously announced in the ERIC catalogs regarding the conventional aspects of site development, as well as some new trends in schoolhouse design. Economic necessities and changing educational practices suggest that the traditional concept of the school as a separate island within the community is disappearing, and that the entire city should be treated as a "site" for learning. The review briefly identifies representative literature that may help educators and planners understand how some of the current radical facility options pertain to new approaches in site development. Also reviewed are discussions on the design and use of sites for environmental education, unique design solutions for restricted or irregular sites, and more conventional site development issues such as landscaping, traffic safety, and spece allocation. (Author)