Urban Planning Tools

Urban planning tools are methods, systems and soft- en hardware that support the urban planner in his planning process.

Description
The urban planner utilises a number of tools to carry out his/her daily functions. These might include:


 * Qualitative and quantitative tools


 * Land Use Zoning and Urban Form/Growth Management Tools (e.g. City Development Plan, and associated policies and objectives, as a tool to guide development)


 * Urban Design Tools (e.g. for attractive spaces, which are in turn vibrant, which are economic drivers etc...)


 * Transport/Mobility Analysis Tools


 * Architecture and Building Design Tools (e.g. for energy efficient buildings and a lower carbon footprint)


 * Population and Demographic Projection, Forecasting and Analysis (e.g. to identify future needs)


 * Technical Data Analysis Tools


 * Noise Modelling and Air Quality Modelling Tools etc


 * Technical Drawing and Modelling Tools


 * Public consultation Tools (e.g. Workshops, Information Meetings, Questionnaires and Surveys)


 * Stakeholder Engagement Tools


 * Specialist Input (Specialist Expertise as a tool to inform the decision-making process)


 * Economic Tools (e.g. Cost Benefit Analysis)


 * Environmental Monitoring


 * Project Development/Project Management Tools (to coordinate multiple projects and ensure individual projects are comprehensive)


 * Education and Continuing Professional Development (CPD)