Whether or not to build on a side of a hill may seem to be a non-question as modern technology can mitigate problems in the construction of the house. However, problems encountered on slope include soil stability (angle of repose), runoff, erosion etc. Also, indirectly, many folks want to live on a hill for "the view" but it becomes an aesthetics problem for neighbors who would also like a view but you are blocking it for them. Additionally, homes near the top of ridges often have wind damages or insulation problems in winter. Therefore, the resource that we had used recommended that homes be built on slopes no greater than 20% (20 foot rise over a 100 foot run), with concern in areas with a 10% to 20% slope. Our project shows three slope diagrams. One shows shading as if seen from the air by the viewer. Although this layer is striking, it has vertical exaggeration that presents a false view. A second layer shows the digital elevation model (or dem) which shows a graduated color change as the elevations above sea level change. The most useful layer for our purposes however, is that of a slope comparison which highlights the 10% to 20% slope areas and those above 20%. This is an easier illustration to use for siting purposes.