5 Questions
What is the primary focus of urban planning?
Efficiency, sanitation, and protection of the environment
What led to the adoption of sustainable development as a main goal in urban planning?
Both A and C
Which approach did traditional urban planning follow in master planning the physical layout of human settlements?
Top-down approach
What influenced urban planners to take into consideration the interests of residents, businesses, and communities?
Jane Jacobs's writings
What are the social and environmental bottom lines that urban planning has adopted a focus on?
Health and well-being of people
Study Notes
Urban Planning Overview
- The primary focus of urban planning is to achieve sustainable development.
Shift to Sustainable Development
- The adoption of sustainable development as a main goal in urban planning was led by the need to address environmental degradation and social inequality.
Traditional Urban Planning Approach
- Traditional urban planning followed a top-down approach in master planning the physical layout of human settlements, focusing on technical and physical aspects.
Inclusive Urban Planning
- Urban planners began to take into consideration the interests of residents, businesses, and communities due to the influence of social and environmental movements.
Social and Environmental Focus
- Urban planning has adopted a focus on the social bottom line, which includes social justice and equity, and the environmental bottom line, which includes ecological sustainability.
Test your knowledge on the technical and political process of urban planning, including land use, built environment, infrastructure, and accessibility.
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