Ancient City Planning and Features
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Which of the following describes the houses in the City of the Alive?

  • Exclusive to royalty
  • Made from stone with flat roofs
  • Constructed from mud brick with inner courts (correct)
  • Built in a circular form

Fortress cities in ancient Egypt were built solely to protect royal families.

False (B)

What is a common feature of Sumerian cities?

All rooms were connected to a large courtyard.

The ancient Egyptians built their cities with __________ for market areas and gardens.

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Match the ancient Egyptian cities with their features:

<p>Haba City = Linear form, Old Kingdom tombs Deir el Medina = Houses built of stones for royal artists Tal el Amarna = Women's City with planning features Kahun City = Stones used for construction, main street layout</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum height of a raised intersection?

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All lanes on a freeway must be 3.75 meters wide.

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What is the slope percentage of a curb ramp?

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A standard parking space on the ground level for commercial use requires ____ m² per person.

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Match the following types of road with their lane widths:

<p>Freeway = 3.75 m Main Roads = 3.75 m Collector = 3 m Local = 3 m</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of city mentioned in the planning in Ancient Egypt?

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City planning has remained unchanged throughout civilizations.

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What are the two main types of planning outlined in the content?

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A city serves as the center of _____ activities.

<p>agriculture, industrial, commercial, religious, and political</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the types of planners with their roles:

<p>Real estate developers = Planners Civil infrastructure engineers = Engineers Environmentalists = Specialists Social specialists = Social experts</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of ancient Egyptian cities?

<p>Skyscrapers as city centers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Planning helps to integrate social factors into city development.

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Name one level of planning mentioned in the content.

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What is one reason the site was selected for building the city?

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The port and city have become more connected over the last decade.

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How many main streets lead to the city gates?

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The array of streets is classified as ____ streets running North-South and ____ streets running East-West.

<p>11, 7</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following urban development concepts with their definitions:

<p>Revitalization = Transformations to enhance economic and social conditions Waterfront = Part of a city bordering water bodies Port-City Interface = Boundary between port land and urban use Segregation = Separation of port and city functions due to various influences</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which district feature is located to the west of the city?

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The term 'port city' suggests a strong interdependence between the port and the city.

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What major transformation occurred in port cities since the 1960s?

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Who collaborated with the Ministry of Transport to develop a new integrated plan for the modernization of the city in 2020?

<p>APA (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Le Corbusier's urban planning concepts included a single-level traffic system.

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What is the city density range according to Ebenezer Howard's garden city theory?

<p>70-100 P/A</p> Signup and view all the answers

Le Corbusier's plan proposed a high density of ___ P/A in skyscrapers.

<p>1200</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following city planners with their key ideas:

<p>Le Corbusier = Multi-level traffic system Ebenezer Howard = Garden cities Raymond Unwin = Satellite towns Letchworth = Model for individual ownership</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect was included in Le Corbusier's city plan regarding residential areas?

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Ebenezer Howard's theory is based entirely on the integration of urban and industrial environments.

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What was the principal feature of Raymond Unwin's city layout?

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What percentage of the length of roads in a city are classified as main roads?

<p>25% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Freeways are designed for non-stop traffic around the city.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name the type of roads that facilitate traffic movement between the main access and side streets.

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The primary function of freeways is to connect the city with __________.

<p>national roads</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of streets with their dimensions:

<p>Freeway = 18 m Express Way = 16 m Main Roads = 12 m Collector = 8 m</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of organic roads?

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Radial roads are primarily used in the outskirts of the city.

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What do yellow lines on the road signify?

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Haba City

A linear form city located on the west bank of Luxor, with tombs outside of the royal family.

Luxor

A centralized form city in ancient Egypt, with pyramids as its main feature.

Deir el Medina

A city in ancient Egypt, known for its planning and the presence of royal artists.

Sumerian Cities

A city in ancient Mesopotamia where houses were made of mud brick with wooden doors and connected to a large courtyard.

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Workmen's City

A type of city in ancient Egypt designed for workers, with houses built of stones and arranged along a central street.

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What is a city?

A dynamic entity that evolves over time, encompassing various aspects like population, infrastructure, and form.

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What is city planning?

A process of creating and implementing plans for improving a city's infrastructure, utilities, and overall quality of life.

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Why do we plan cities?

The reasons behind planning, including addressing issues like overpopulation, pollution, efficient land use, and creating livable communities.

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Who are the city planners?

A diverse group of professionals who collaborate to shape a city's future, including planners, architects, engineers, and specialists in various fields.

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Levels of planning

Different scales at which planning occurs, ranging from international agreements to local neighborhood plans.

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Predynastic Egyptian Cities

The city of the living was on the east bank, while the city of the dead was on the west bank, reflecting ancient Egyptian beliefs.

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Characteristics of ancient Egyptian cities

Ancient Egyptian cities had defining features, such as surrounding walls, a primary street, central temples, and mortuary temples outside the city walls.

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Types of ancient Egyptian city layouts

Ancient Egyptian cities could have various layouts, including centralized, linear, or irregular patterns, depending on their functions and geography.

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Port City

A city developed with a port as its core, often interconnected in terms of function and space.

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Waterfront

The area of a city or town that borders a body of water like a sea, lake, or river.

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Port-City Interface (PCI)

The zone where the port and city intersect, often marked by distinct land uses.

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Port-City Interface Revitalization

The process of regenerating and improving old port areas, often focused on economic, social, environmental, and preservation goals.

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Industrial Revolution Impact on PCI

The need for more space during the Industrial Revolution forced ports to expand beyond city limits.

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Containers and PCI Separation

The standardization of container shipping led to larger ports and a physical separation from cities.

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Technology and PCI Separation

Technological advancements in ships and cruise liners have also contributed to the geographical separation of ports from cities.

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PCI Revitalization as a Global Trend

The revitalization of the Port-City Interface has been a significant global phenomenon since the 1960s.

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Raised Intersection

A type of road intersection where the road surface is raised to slow down traffic.

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Speed table

A type of traffic calming device used to reduce vehicle speeds and prioritize pedestrians.

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Traffic Signs (A0)

They serve to warn, prevent, mandate, and provide information to drivers.

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Handicapable Parking

This type of parking space is specifically designed for people with disabilities.

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Highway

A road designed for high-speed traffic flow, connecting cities and towns.

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Roads as city arteries

Roads in a city are essential for movement, lighting, ventilation, and infrastructure.

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Main Roads

Main roads are the major thoroughfares carrying high volumes of traffic, representing 25% of a city's road length.

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Secondary Roads

Secondary roads are smaller roads connecting neighborhoods and main roads, accounting for 75% of a city's road length.

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Freeway

Freeway is a high-speed road with no intersections designed to bypass city traffic.

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Perpendicular Roads

Perpendicular roads are easy to design but have dangerous intersections, representing 20-40% of city area.

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Radial Roads

Radial roads connect the city center to surrounding areas, best for small cities, but can lead to traffic congestion in the city center.

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Organic Roads

Organic roads follow the land topography without symmetry, creating a more natural and flexible layout.

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Square Form City Block

Square form is a rectangular block with sidewalks, typically measuring 120m x 120m, with a 15m sidewalk.

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Le Corbusier's City

Le Corbusier proposed a city with high-density skyscrapers, a network of elevated freeways, and distinct areas for offices and residences.

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Garden City

This theory emphasizes a balance between urban and rural, with green spaces separating dense urban areas from surrounding countryside.

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Three Magnets

The Garden City concept aims to create a harmonious environment that combines the best aspects of urban life (opportunities) and rural living (nature).

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Multi-Level Traffic System

In Le Corbusier's city plan, traffic is organized in a multi-level system, accommodating highways, secondary roads, and underground transportation.

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City Cells

Each cell in Le Corbusier's city is a self-sufficient unit containing residential, commercial, and social amenities.

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Ebenezer Howard's Garden City

Ebenezer Howard proposed the garden city theory, aiming to solve issues of overcrowding and pollution in industrial cities.

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Satellite Towns

Raymond Unwin further developed the garden city concept by introducing satellite towns surrounding a central city.

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Pedestrian Movements

Unwin emphasized pedestrian-friendly environments in satellite towns, promoting a closer connection with nature.

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Study Notes

Introduction to City & Regional Planning

  • A city is a dynamic entity that evolves over time, comprising various aspects like population, buildings, area, and form. It's a center of agricultural, industrial, commercial, religious and political activities.
  • City planning is a program (short or long term) focused on improving a city and its features. This approach is constantly evolving with societal progress.
  • Planning helps identify urban problems, integrating land usage and transportation plans. It aims to elevate economic and social environments, guide city expansion, and support a livable community with sufficient agricultural land.

Who Plans?

  • City planning involves collaborations among professionals with varied specializations. These include planners, architects, engineers (civil and environmental), specialists in social, economic, and geographical matters and landscape architects.

Levels of Planning

  • Planning occurs at various scales, ranging from international to neighborhood levels. These levels include international, national, regional, city, and neighborhood planning.

New Planning Visions

  • Crucial aspects of planning include traffic flow, population density, land usage, service and infrastructure provision, economic factors, social factors, needs, and policies.

History of City Planning, Ancient Egypt

  • Ancient Egyptian cities were categorized into those for the living (east bank) and the dead (west bank).
  • Settlements were characterized by their centralized layouts, including temples, housing, and mortuary aspects.
  • City layouts could exhibit various forms, including linear, irregular or centralized patterns.

Planning in Mesopotamian Cities

  • Mesopotamian cities incorporated walls, streets, markets, temples, and extensive gardens.
  • These cities often were planned on the basis of a grid system with residential, commercial, and civic zones.
  • Palaces and temples frequently formed the nucleus of the urban design.

Greek City Planning Features

  • Greek cities often featured a grid layout on mountainous coastlines.
  • They frequently included open-air spaces (agoras) for markets and gatherings.
  • The designs incorporated wide streets, a feature intended to improve ventilation and sunlight.

Athenian City

  • Athenian cities frequently featured elevated acropolises and agoras centrally located within the urban design.

Alexandrian City

  • Planning in Alexandrian cities was highly influenced by the layout of earlier Greek cities.
  • The infrastructure included paved roads, water supplies, and well-defined districts.

Roman City Planning

  • Roman cities were commonly characterized by their extensive road networks.
  • The Roman grid-based layout contrasted with the varied designs of other cities.
  • They integrated a variety of building types, including basilicas and amphitheatres, reflecting social needs.

Pompeii City

  • The layout of Pompeii reflected the common Roman structural patterns.

Tigmad City

  • Tigmad cities typically were founded in locations where a water source (such as a river or coastal area) was available. Their layouts were planned around this accessible water source.

Understanding the Port-City Relationship

  • Port cities, often designed around port facilities, can be impacted by industrialization, and other processes of technological evolution.
  • They exhibit dynamic relationships with their surrounding urban areas, showing a separation of functions.
  • Waterfronts play a vital role in port cities, affecting their design, and urban function.

Revitalization

  • City revitalization efforts often concentrate on economic advancement, including industrialization, preservation of resources and environmental conservation.
  • Planning strategies in port city revitalization vary based on contextual considerations from country to country or city to city .

European Case Studies

  • Different European cities, such as Helsinki and Rotterdam, showcase various revitalization approaches and approaches to port city governance.
  • Urban planning efforts are implemented in such ways that accommodate the existing port infrastructure and local customs.

Seattle's Port Interface

  • Seattle's interface is a complex example that integrates port infrastructure with city layouts, and the interface itself is considered as a filter, mediating the relationship between port lands, and urban lands.
  • This is also dependent on other factors like city development, and environmental issues.

Alexandria Cosmopolitan

  • Alexandria (Egypt's second largest city) demonstrates a rich history of port-city co-evolution.
  • The city's spatial organization reflects the interplay of diverse historical influences and architectural styles.

Planning New Cities

  • New cities usually need to be planned from the ground up, incorporating all essentials of modern city design, and environmental sustainability, such as infrastructure, services, economy, social equity, and environmental concerns.

Traffic Planning

  • Roads are crucial transportation arteries, and they are classified into main, secondary, expressways, freeways, and collector roads, based on their role and purpose within a city.
  • The layout, design (lanes, intersections), and rules in roads help effectively guide traffic flow and prevent chaos.

Road Design

  • Roads were carefully planned in such a way that they are both structurally sound and provide safety standards.

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