Basics Of Urban Planning

Question 1

It is the systematic sequence of activity for doing or achieving goal.

Answer 1

Planning

Question 2

It is the art and science of ordering the use of land and setting of buildings and Communication routes so as to secure the maximhm degree of economy, convenience and beauty.

Answer 2

Urban Planning

Question 3

6 aspects of Planning

Answer 3

1. Physical
2. Economic
3. Cultural
4. Social
5. Ecological
6. Political

Question 4

This aspect deals with the built environment.

Answer 4

Physical

Question 5

This aspect deals with man’s interrelationship & behavior

Answer 5

Social

Question 6

This aspect deals with the spiritual environment

Answer 6

Cultural

Question 7

This aspect deals with financial environment

Answer 7

Economic

Question 8

This aspect deals with ideological environment

Answer 8

Political

Question 9

This aspect deals with the natural environment

Answer 9

Ecological

Question 10

Examples of early human group settlements (ancient cities)

Answer 10

Mohen Jo Daro
Harrapa
Kahun in Egypt

Question 11

Essential objectives of planning that ensure proper balance

Answer 11

1. Convenience
2. Beauty
3. Environment
4. Health
5. Economy

Question 12

Necessity of Planning

Answer 12

• comfort & convenience
• organization
• efficient and effective land use
• balance
• ensure safety, functional, and aesthetics

Question 13

Who said this quote
“If you plan cities for cars and traffic, you get cars and traffic. If you plan for people and places, you get people and places.”

Answer 13

Fred Kent