Urban Planning Tools

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)