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| + | [[File:ae.png|25px|right|This is a page providing background in a specific field of expertise]]'''Urban planning tools''' are methods, systems and soft- en hardware that support the urban planner in his planning process. |
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The urban planner utilises a number of tools to carry out his/her daily functions. These might include:<br /> |
The urban planner utilises a number of tools to carry out his/her daily functions. These might include:<br /> |
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* Qualitative and quantitative tools <br /> |
* Qualitative and quantitative tools <br /> |
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| − | * 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) <br /> |
+ | * Land Use Zoning and Urban Form/Growth Management Tools (e.g. [[Development plan|City Development Plan]], and associated policies and objectives, as a tool to guide development) <br /> |
* Urban Design Tools (e.g. for attractive spaces, which are in turn vibrant, which are economic drivers etc...) <br /> |
* Urban Design Tools (e.g. for attractive spaces, which are in turn vibrant, which are economic drivers etc...) <br /> |
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* Transport/Mobility Analysis Tools <br /> |
* Transport/Mobility Analysis Tools <br /> |
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* Project Development/Project Management Tools (to coordinate multiple projects and ensure individual projects are comprehensive) <br /> |
* Project Development/Project Management Tools (to coordinate multiple projects and ensure individual projects are comprehensive) <br /> |
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* Education and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) <br /> |
* Education and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) <br /> |
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Latest revision as of 01:30, 31 January 2013
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)
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