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What is the core implementation strategy for Local Area Plans in Bhutan?
What is the core implementation strategy for Local Area Plans in Bhutan?
- Land acquisition
- Slum clearance
- Foreign direct investment
- Land Pooling and Readjustment (correct)
Local Area Plans in Bhutan aim to operationalize:
Local Area Plans in Bhutan aim to operationalize:
- Structure Plan visions at micro scale (correct)
- GDP goals
- Industrial incentives
- Environmental zoning codes only
According to the Bhutan Municipal Act of 1999, which section mandates the preparation of Urban Development Plans?
According to the Bhutan Municipal Act of 1999, which section mandates the preparation of Urban Development Plans?
- Section 42
- Section 11
- Section 70 (correct)
- Section 25
What is the primary goal of Local Area Plans in greenfield areas of Bhutan?
What is the primary goal of Local Area Plans in greenfield areas of Bhutan?
In brownfield sites, Bhutan's Local Area Plans primarily focus on:
In brownfield sites, Bhutan's Local Area Plans primarily focus on:
Which Local Area Plan was the first to be implemented in Bhutan?
Which Local Area Plan was the first to be implemented in Bhutan?
For how many years did Thimphu Thromde announce the Structure Plan?
For how many years did Thimphu Thromde announce the Structure Plan?
Bhutanese Local Area Plan layouts are designed to encourage pedestrian access within walking distance from:
Bhutanese Local Area Plan layouts are designed to encourage pedestrian access within walking distance from:
Land rationalization in Bhutan’s LAPs is based on what principles?
Land rationalization in Bhutan’s LAPs is based on what principles?
Which factors are analyzed in LAPs before proposing plans in Bhutan?
Which factors are analyzed in LAPs before proposing plans in Bhutan?
Bhutanese Local Area Plan planning also considers:
Bhutanese Local Area Plan planning also considers:
Which of the following is a true statement about Bhutan LAP implementation?
Which of the following is a true statement about Bhutan LAP implementation?
How many Local Area Plans has Phuentsholing Thromde prepared?
How many Local Area Plans has Phuentsholing Thromde prepared?
Local Area Plan preparation is a statutory responsibility of:
Local Area Plan preparation is a statutory responsibility of:
Local Area Plans in Bhutan are detailed:
Local Area Plans in Bhutan are detailed:
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Land Pooling and Readjustment (LAPs)
Land Pooling and Readjustment (LAPs)
A core implementation strategy for Local Area Plans involving combining lands to redistribute them according to the plan.
LAPs operationalize Structure Plans
LAPs operationalize Structure Plans
LAPs work to make the broader visions from Structure Plans actionable at a detailed, local level.
Bhutan Municipal Act 1999, Section 70
Bhutan Municipal Act 1999, Section 70
Section 70 of the Bhutan Municipal Act of 1999 requires the preparation of Urban Development Plans.
LAP in Greenfield Areas
LAP in Greenfield Areas
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LAP in Brownfield Sites
LAP in Brownfield Sites
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First LAP in Bhutan
First LAP in Bhutan
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Thimphu Thromde Structure Plan Duration
Thimphu Thromde Structure Plan Duration
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LAP Pedestrian Access
LAP Pedestrian Access
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Land Rationalization Basis
Land Rationalization Basis
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Factors Analyzed in LAPs
Factors Analyzed in LAPs
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LAP Planning Considerations
LAP Planning Considerations
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Thimphu Thromde LAP Implementation
Thimphu Thromde LAP Implementation
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Number of LAPs in Phuentsholing Thromde
Number of LAPs in Phuentsholing Thromde
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LAP Preparation Responsibility
LAP Preparation Responsibility
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LAPs Focus
LAPs Focus
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Study Notes
Local Area Plans (LAPs) in Bhutan
- LAPs in Bhutan use Land Pooling and Readjustment as the core implementation strategy.
- These plans aim to make Structure Plan visions operational at a micro scale.
- The Bhutan Municipal Act of 1999, Section 70, mandates the preparation of Urban Development Plans.
- For greenfield areas, the primary goal is to implement land pooling-based development.
- In brownfield sites, LAPs focus on regeneration and rejuvenation.
- The first LAP implemented in Bhutan was the Lungtenphu LAP.
- Thimphu Thromde announced a Structure Plan for 25 years.
- Bhutanese LAP layouts encourage pedestrian access within walking distance from transportation halts in neighborhood nodes.
- Land rationalization in LAPs is based on Land Pooling and Readjustment principles.
- LAPs analyze existing land use, buildings, holdings, and infrastructure before proposing plans.
- Bhutanese LAP planning also considers topography and the natural environment.
- Thimphu Thromde has prepared 14 LAPs, many of which are under implementation.
- Phuentsholing Thromde has prepared 11 LAPs.
- LAP preparation is a statutory responsibility of the Municipal Corporation (Thromde).
- LAPs in Bhutan are detailed physical/spatial plans for local implementation.
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