Urban & Town Planning (CE-504 (A)) - Important Questions

Explain the principles, planning process and various stages involved in urban planning and its significance for urbanization.

Explain the need for surveys, their various types, and their applicability in town planning and delineation of planning areas.

Describe briefly the impact of urbanization on human settlement system.

Define urban areas and explain their classification. Discuss trends of urbanization in India.

Explain various development control regulations and their need/importance for development of city/town in urban planning.

Explain the financing process of urban development projects through public, private and non-government organizations, including role of public participation.

Explain in detail the terms: City of the future and future of the city, Safe city and Global city.

Explain the plan implementation process and the role of urban planning agencies.

Explain the Town and Country Planning Act and building bye-laws.

Explain zoning, land use planning and housing in urban areas.

Explain the relation between urban renewal and quality of life and livability.

Explain the usage and applications of GPS and Remote Sensing (RS) in town planning.

Explain urban traffic and transportation systems, objectives and hierarchy of urban roads, and concept and importance of traffic management.

Write a detailed note on Smart City Guidelines as per Government of India.

Explain the types/scopes of development plans such as Regional Plan, Master Plan, City Development Plan, Structure Plan and Detailed Development.

Explain planning agencies at various levels and their functions (CIDCO, MHADA, MIDC, MMRDA / PMRDA).