Plan Types Flashcards
Define a “plan” according to “planning and urban design standards”
an adopted statment of policy in the form of text maps and graphcis use to guide public and privation actions that affect the future
Broadly speaking, What does a comprehensive plan establish? By who and for who? for how long?
esblishes (typically a gov’t’s) policies for the long term future development of land under their control, usually 20 to 30 year period
What is another not so nice name for a comprehesive plan?
master plan
Legally / policy wise, what teeth does a comprehesnvie plan have?
NON BINDING policy goals
very general goals
can be revised as necessary - but takes a long time
What is a speculative plan and how does it relate to the Implementation program of a comp plan?
speculative plans illustrate how policy goals mgiht be translated into built environment, CIPs or zoning ordinances
“speculative plans” often outline programs for implementation, called “implementation programs” to be achieved within certain time frames,
1-3 years short term
4 to 10 medium
11 to 20 plus long term
What are comp plans typically used for? (5 things)
organize large scale processes
coordinate decision making at local level
provide general guidance to stakeholders
promote informed decsion making
establish direction and consensus
What 8 subjects do comp plans typically cover?
land use
economic dev
natural and cultural resources
housing
transporation
utilitie
community demographics
community facilities
What is a land use plan?
What is their relationship to comprehensive plans?
What is their primary purpose / goal?
land use plans describe future possibilities for development within a defined planning area
land use plans are typically located within in large comp plan doc
primary purpose is regulation of land use with goals of preventing conflicting uses
What is a regional plan? How is it different from a comprehensive plan?
How can region be defined?
Regional plans have same intent as comp plans (establish policies to guide long term development) BUT they cover multiple areas that cross more than one gov’t unit
region may be defined as watershed, transporation network, or some other unifying or coherent framework)
What are 2 components of a regional plan?
and 5 subcomponents of the subprograms?
components include: maps and implementation program
implementation program consists of:
1 implementaiton schedule
2 development criteria
3 monitoring and eval
4 interjurisdicational coordination
5 proposed legislative changes
What is an urban plan? How is it different from comprehensive plan?
also used for planning long term development but typ focus on three dimensional designs - most concerned with issues that can’t be addressed in 2d plans
What are urban plans typ prepared for?
holistic vision of futura
develop implementation strategies for proposed development
improve design quality across a district
market specific district interferents
facilitate compromise
what do urban plans typically inlcude? (10 items)
exec summary
existing conditions
analysis drawings
summary of strenghts and weakness
development program (including market strategies)
urban design plan and renderings
street framework plan (including section drawings)
open space framework plan
design guidelines (massing, setbacks, heights parking. streetscape, signage materiality
implementation plan
What is a neighborhood plan? how do they differ from urban plan?
;like urban plan they translante the comp plan to a smaller scale?. bUT
whereas urban plans are most concerned with urban design elements. neighborhood plans are most concerned with details goals, policies and guidelines related to land use in a specific neighborhood
What “teeth” does a neighborhood plan? what is their time frame
they are highly specific and can be used to amend existing zoning and design guidelines, as well as code enforcement and public mx
1 to 2 year plans - subject to frequent updates
What is a site master plan?
a document (with accompanying concept level plans) that addresses much of the content of a comprehensive plan - but at the scale of a site
What are primary goals of a site master plan?
outline a phased growth plan for a future development
ID max dev potential for a site
highlight crucial cultural and enviro resources and preserve them
consider how sustainable site design measures can be incorporated
incorporate public feedback into site development
How should one understand the structure of a framework plan?
the structure is a series of independent/ distinct elements or “systems” that are united under a single plan document addressing multiple different but interrelated considerations - such as open space, future land use and circulation
What is a “framework” or vision plan?
a planning tool or document that can coordinate future growth. development and investment in a community
catchall term that takes variety of considerations into account such as land use. open space, transport ;/ciruclation architecture and sustainability-
Who are framework plans most frequently used by?
universities
The National Register of Historic places assesses sites based on what 4 criteria. What do these policies NOT cover
- site associated with events that have made sign contrib to americal history
- site assocaited with lives of sign persons
- site embodies distinct characteristics of a type method period or construction method that shows work of a master, high artistic values or a signficiant entity
- Site has yeilded important info about prehistory or history
Do NOT cover wilderness or habitat areas
Through what mechanism are historic preservation policies and plans typically enacted?
the creation of a historic district
What type of assesstment is typ used in the process of establishing a historic distirct. What does this assessment entail (3 MAIN GOALS OF DOCUMENTATION)
Cultural resource assessment
includes arhcival and feild based research TO DETERMINE THE LOCATION. QUALITY AND HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE. of a feature
