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)