Introduction to City & Regional Planning
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What is the required height and length range for a raised intersection?

The required height is between 7.5 cm and 10 cm, and the lengths range from 35 cm to 100 cm.

Explain the significance of the middle lane in a divided highway.

The middle lane is typically planted with shrubs and serves as an island to separate traffic in opposing directions.

What specifications define the curb ramp and landing dimensions for pedestrian accessibility?

The curb ramp is 2.41 m long, the landing is 1.22 m, and the total length is 4.21 m with an 8.3% slope.

How many parking spaces are required for ground level commercial land use per person?

<p>One parking space is required for every person for standard land use at ground level, which is 24 m² per space.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the width specifications for traffic lanes on main roads and freeways?

<p>Traffic lanes on both freeways and main roads are specified to be 3.75 m wide.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of urban roads in a city are typically classified as secondary roads?

<p>75%</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do radial roads differ from organic roads in urban planning?

<p>Radial roads connect the city to its center, while organic roads follow the land's topography without symmetry.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of freeway roads in urban areas?

<p>To connect the city with national roads.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the characteristics of perpendicular roads in urban design.

<p>Perpendicular roads are easy to survey and construct but can create dangerous intersections.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of street primarily facilitates traffic movement between main access points and side streets?

<p>Collector streets.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a yellow line on a road signify?

<p>It indicates different directions on the road, meaning crossing is prohibited.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinctive feature does the main road provide in the structure of a city?

<p>It connects neighborhoods, forming major pathways between them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In road design, what is meant by a 'dead end'?

<p>A dead end refers to a street or road that has no outlet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What technological element did Le Corbusier incorporate into his city planning?

<p>He used technology to transfer nature to the city.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are the inhabitants distributed in Le Corbusier's ideal city?

<p>Cities are designed for 3 million inhabitants classified into offices and residential areas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the green spaces in Le Corbusier's plan?

<p>To reserve surface area for natural environments within a densely populated city.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the 'three magnets' of Ebenezer Howard's garden city theory?

<p>Town, Country, and Town-Country.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What density characterizes the residential suburbs of Howard's garden cities?

<p>The density is 70-100 persons per acre.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Raymond Unwin's contribution to the garden city movement?

<p>He acted as both an implementer and corrupter of the garden city principles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the layout design of Raymond Unwin's cities regarding industry?

<p>The city center is surrounded by four parts, one designated for industry.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are the satellite towns structured in Unwin's model?

<p>Each satellite town is divided into four parts, with one specifically for industry.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the main factors for selecting the site of the city that was once a fisherman village called Rokaty?

<p>The site was chosen for its connections to Greece, accessibility to the Mediterranean weather, military advantages, availability of water supply, and cultural significance associated with Alexander the Great.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many main streets lead to the city gates, and what are their names?

<p>There are two main streets leading to the city gates: Horya Street and Naby Daniel Street.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concept behind Eric Glodzen's idea of satellite towns?

<p>Satellite towns operate independently and do not have direct connections with each other.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Frank Lloyd Wright's Broad Acre City concept integrate with rural areas?

<p>Broad Acre City features one-acre lots and has a linear shape along a highway, facilitating good connections with surrounding rural areas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has caused the weakening of the link between port and city growth since the 1960s?

<p>The Industrial Revolution, the need for more space due to container evolution, and technological advancements in shipping have caused the weakening link.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the main road in the Linear City model proposed by Soria Matra?

<p>The main road connects two existing cities and encompasses the city's infrastructure, with residential areas surrounding it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the term 'port city' in urban planning?

<p>The term 'port city' signifies that the city and port have historically functioned as interdependent entities in terms of space and purpose.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are waterfronts and why are they important in urban development?

<p>Waterfronts are areas of a city that border a sea, lake, or river, and are important for urban development because they can enhance economic, social, and environmental aspects of the city.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the central feature of Constantine Doxides' Dynamic City.

<p>The Dynamic City uses a modular system with a city center that evolves based on land use, extending in two directions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the revitalization process of the Port-City Interface (PCI) since the 1960s.

<p>Since the 1960s, the PCI has undergone significant transformation due to studies across various fields focusing on economic improvements, social enhancements, and environmental preservation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a key characteristic of the City Beautiful Movement?

<p>The City Beautiful Movement focused on creating aesthetically pleasing urban landscapes using classical styles and wide squares.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the location of cemeteries significant in relation to the city’s layout?

<p>Cemeteries are located to the west of the city, which may reflect historical, cultural, or practical considerations in city planning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main regulatory tool used in contemporary urban planning?

<p>Zoning is the primary tool, providing regulations that can lead to rigidity in existing land uses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the primary goals for revitalizing old Port-City Interfaces?

<p>The primary goals for revitalizing old PCIs include economic growth, social benefits, preservation of history, and environmental sustainability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Identify one objective that should be part of a comprehensive master plan for new cities.

<p>One objective should be to prioritize sustainable design to ensure long-term environmental viability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can urban planning promote social inclusion and equity?

<p>Urban planning can promote social inclusion and equity by ensuring the availability of affordable housing and fostering social cohesion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the four primary stages of the PCI revitalization process as identified in the research?

<p>American Experiences, European Experience, Large events, and Hybrid Model.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two types of PCI physical change categories mentioned in the research?

<p>&quot;Beauty&quot; waterfront and productive waterfront.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Helsinki transform its industrial zones within the PCI?

<p>Industrial zones were removed, leading to improved development and cultural identity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What significance does Rotterdam hold in the context of European ports?

<p>Rotterdam is the biggest port in Europe and has undergone significant transformation to become a recreational and active port.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the role of linear planning in the context of Seattle's port interface.

<p>Linear planning creates a comprehensive vision that connects the port with main streets and emphasizes beauty waterfront.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What issues have arisen from Alexandria's port-city interface design?

<p>Lack of integration with urban fabric, environmental deterioration, and areas becoming 'places to avoid.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

What impact does the buffer bridge have on Seattle's port-city interface?

<p>It aids in connecting the port to the city while providing a separation between them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the 'Large events' stage of the PCI revitalization process?

<p>It involves a city in decay with a focus on creating a waterfront mega territory and promoting water activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Introduction to City & Regional Planning

  • A city is a dynamic entity, constantly evolving, encompassing diverse aspects like population, buildings, size, and form.
  • It's a focal point for agricultural, industrial, commercial, religious, and political activities.
  • City planning is a systematic program (short or long-term) designed to improve city utilities and infrastructure, evolving alongside civilization.
  • Planning strategies address problems like overpopulation and pollution, integrating land use and transportation planning.
  • It promotes the creation of livable communities, directs city expansion, and creates sufficient agricultural land for residents.

Who Plans?

  • Planning involves diverse specialized roles, including planners (e.g., real estate developers, tourism planners, traffic planners, and regional planners), architects, landscape architects, engineers (civil, infrastructure and environmental), and specialists in social, economic, legal, and geographic aspects.

Levels of Planning

  • Planning operates on various scales, starting with international, national, regional, city, and neighborhood levels (detailed planning).

New Planning Visions

  • Effective planning considers key aspects like traffic flow, population density, land use, essential services and infrastructure, environmental factors, and the social context.

History of City Planning - Ancient Egypt

  • Predynastic Egypt exhibited two types of cities: Those for the living (east bank) and those for the dead (west bank).
  • Ancient Egyptian cities were characterized by walls, houses along main streets, temples as central hubs, and cemeteries/mortuary temples outside the city.
  • City forms differed, with some being centralized, linear, or irregular.
  • Cities of the dead included tombs and pyramids, significant structures reflecting the social and religious organization of the time.
  • Dwellings were primarily built from mud bricks, often with inner courts and gardens.

History of City Planning - Mesopotamian Cities

  • Mesopotamian cities featured walls, streets, markets, temples, and houses and gardens.
  • They often followed irregular forms, with regular elements integrated into the layouts.
  • Defense systems included walls, canals, and gates.
  • Temples usually formed the city nucleus and functioned as important hubs.

History of City Planning - Acadian City (Mari), Babylonian Cities, & Assyrian Cities

  • Acadian cities, like Mari, displayed circulation patterns with rivers flowing through them, placing poorer citizens on city edges.
  • Babylon demonstrated a more centralized design with a vast Royal Palace and the Ishtar Gate as central elements.
  • Assyrian cities, like Khorsabad and Nineveh, included prominent structures like palaces and temples.

History of City Planning - Greek Cities

  • Greek cities, like Miletus and Athens, employed a gridded street plan often centered on the city's highest point (Acropolis) with streets intersecting at right angles, facilitating efficient urban spaces.
  • Miletus, used a gridded plan of identical city blocks with wide main streets and market spaces.
  • Athens highlighted the central Agora (marketplace) as the hub and a grid based city design approach.

History of City Planning - Roman Cities

  • Roman cities utilized the Hippodamian grid system but also developed impressive infrastructure like roads, aqueducts, and public buildings.
  • Major cities, like Pompeii and Rome, are examples of intricate urban design with various building types, including forums, temples, and amphitheaters, integrated within the grid plan.
  • Roman cities demonstrated diverse planning ideas, from imperial and colonial settlements to regional market towns.

History of City Planning – Pompeii, Rome, & Tigmad Cities

  • Pompeii showed typical Roman topography with gridded streets.
  • Rome's central element was the Roman Forum.
  • Tigmad featured a chessboard pattern, surrounded by a fence, and its layout reflected its geographical context.

Port City Relationship

  • Port cities often evolve around a port's defensive purposes, integration with supporting infrastructure, or as a parasitic urban form.
  • The connection between ports and associated urban centers has become less consistent due to ongoing changes.
  • Waterfront areas are subject to revitalization, responding to developments in shipping, technology, and industrial growth.
  • Port cities often show segregation of port and city functions, although this is evolving with modernization.

Theories of City Planning - Le Corbusier

  • Le Corbusier emphasized technological advancements in urban planning, advocating for high-density buildings, extensive transportation networks, efficient use of spaces, and incorporating nature.

Theories of City Planning - Ebenezer Howard

  • Ebenezer Howard championed the "garden city" concept that promoted integrating city and rural elements, spreading urban density and creating low-density residential areas within the urban area to balance city and country living.

Theories of City Planning - Raymond Unwin

  • Raymond Unwin contributed to the garden city movement.
  • Unwin emphasized the design aspects of a garden city, highlighting the importance of central elements alongside their satellite towns.

Theories of City Planning - Eric Golden, Frank Lloyd Wright, Soriya Matra, & Constantine Doxides.

  • These urban planners have various approaches, including "equal-cell theory," "broad-acre city," "linear city" concepts, reflecting different urban visions and responses to challenges of urban development.

Planning New Cities

  • Planning for new cities involves comprehensive strategies.
  • A key element is establishing a clear vision encompassing the location's unique characteristics and long-term goals.
  • Infrastructure and essential services, along with sustainable design and planning aspects, are important in new city development.
  • Economic development, social inclusion and equity, governance and management, and environmental sustainability strategies are also considered in the planning process.

Traffic Planning

  • Roads are the main circulatory system of a city.
  • Roads' types (main, secondary, collectors and local roads ) impact road design and usage.
  • Road layouts (perpendicular, radial, and organic) and road design (dead ends, intersections) influence traffic flow.
  • Traffic control elements such as lane design, signs, and traffic signals are crucial for managing traffic.
  • Parking design, pedestrian areas, and traffic safety features (bridges, sidewalks, and bicycle lanes) all contribute to smooth traffic flow in the city.

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