Accidentally-sited

Describes a situation where something, particularly a structure, object, or resource, is located in a place unintentionally or by chance, rather than through deliberate planning or design. This can be due to errors in surveying, unforeseen circumstances, or simply a lack of foresight. The resulting placement often has unexpected consequences, potentially impacting aesthetics, functionality, or environmental factors, and might cause inconvenience or benefit the surroundings. The impact might also include accidental discovery of ancient remains or damage to a previously unknown ecosystem.

Accidentally-sited meaning with examples

• The power line, accidentally-sited near the protected bird sanctuary, repeatedly caused outages due to unexpected collisions. Authorities are now struggling to mitigate the environmental impact and relocate the line while keeping the public power supply running at its usual pace. Mitigation measures will protect the bird sanctuary for the future and also protect the line.
• During the archaeological dig, the ancient artifacts were accidentally-sited under what was intended to be a new parking lot. The developers have delayed construction to allow for proper excavation and preservation efforts. The site is now protected and carefully investigated. Further excavation is still underway.
• Due to a mapping error, the new community center was accidentally-sited in a flood zone, which causes constant worries for the authorities, the community, and the users of the building. The residents and the council must decide whether to reinforce it, relocate it or leave it as is. The local authority is now considering building a retaining wall.
• The picturesque cottage was accidentally-sited on a parcel of land that provides stunning views, resulting in higher than expected real estate value. Now the new owners are thrilled with their lucky purchase. The unexpected views are now part of the cottage's appeal, creating a perfect real estate prospect.