Module 4: Elements of Town Planning (6 Hours)

Module 4: Elements of Town Planning (6 Lectures)
Elements of Town, Various Zones, Development Control Rules and Building Bye Laws, Urban Roads: Objective, Classification, Road Networks, Data Collection Surveys, Analysis of data,
Town aesthetics, Landscape Architecture, Suitability of Trees, Treatment of Traffic Islands, Open Spaces Walkways Public Sit-outs, Continuous Park System, Green ways
Town Planning works with reference to M.R.T.P. Act, Land Acquisition Act, Necessity and procedure of acquisition

1. Module 4: Elements of Town Planning (6 Lectures)
Lecture 1: Elements of Town & Zoning
Elements of a Town
Various Zones of a Town
Lecture 2: Development Control Rules & Bye-Laws
Development Control Rules (DCRs)
Building Bye-Laws
Lecture 3: Urban Roads & Data Surveys
Urban Roads: Objectives & Classification
Data Collection Surveys
Lecture 4: Analysis & Town Aesthetics
Data Analysis in Planning
Town Aesthetics & Landscape
Lecture 5: Open Spaces & Green Systems
Landscape & Tree Suitability
Public Spaces & Green Ways
Lecture 6: Planning Acts & Land Acquisition
MRTP Act & Land Acquisition
Procedure & Necessity
Prepared By-Dr. Basweshwar S. J.

2. Lecture 1: Elements of Town & Zoning
ElementsofaTown
•Residentialareas??????
•Commercialareas�
•Industrialzones�
•Transportnetwork??????
•Publicamenities(schools,hospitals,parks)�
Prepared By-Dr. Basweshwar S. J.

3. Lecture 1: Elements of Town & Zoning
VariousZones
•Propersunlightandairflow.
•Roadsforeasymovement.
•Openspacesforrecreation.
•Serviceslikewater,electricity,waste
collection.
Prepared By-Dr. Basweshwar S. J.

4. Lecture 2: Development Control Rules & Bye-Laws
DevelopmentControlRules(DCRs)
•Controlbuildingheight&setbacks.
•FloorSpaceIndex(FSI)regulations.
•Roadwidthrequirements.
•Firesafetynorms.
Prepared By-Dr. Basweshwar S. J.

5. Lecture 2: Development Control Rules & Bye-Laws
BuildingBye-Laws
•Guidelinesforconstructionapproval.
•Light,ventilation,sanitation.
•Parkingspacenorms.
•Environmentalconsiderations.
Prepared By-Dr. Basweshwar S. J.

6. Lecture 3: Urban Roads & Data Surveys
UrbanRoads:Objectives&Classification
•Providesafe,fast,andeconomicalmovement.
•Classification:
•Arterialroads
•Sub-arterial
•Collectorroads
•Localstreets
Prepared By-Dr. Basweshwar S. J.

7. Lecture 3: Urban Roads & Data Surveys
DataCollectionSurveys
•Classifiedtrafficvolumecounts.
•Origin-Destination(O-D)surveys.
•Speedanddelaystudies.
•Parkingandaccidentsurveys.
Prepared By-Dr. Basweshwar S. J.

8. Lecture 4: Analysis & Town Aesthetics
DataAnalysisinPlanning
•Useofgraphs,tables,GIStools.
•Forecastingtrafficgrowth.
•Planningfutureroadcapacity.
Prepared By-Dr. Basweshwar S. J.

9. Lecture 4: Analysis & Town Aesthetics
TownAesthetics&Landscape
•Visualharmonyinbuiltenvironment.
•Roleoflandscapinginbeautification.
•Publicart,fountains,lighting.
Prepared By-Dr. Basweshwar S. J.

10. Lecture 5: Open Spaces & Green Systems
Landscape&TreeSuitability
•Selecttreesforshade,pollutioncontrol.
•Avoidtreeswithlargerootsnearroads.
•Usenativespeciesforsustainability.
Prepared By-Dr. Basweshwar S. J.

11. Lecture 5: Open Spaces & Green Systems
PublicSpaces&GreenWays
•Walkways,sit-outs,trafficislandtreatment.
•Continuousparksystems=healthylifestyle.
•Greenwaysconnectparks,rivers,forests.
Prepared By-Dr. Basweshwar S. J.

12. Lecture 6: Planning Acts & Land Acquisition
MRTPAct&LandAcquisition
•M.R.T.P.Act(MaharashtraRegional&Town
PlanningAct,1966):
•Developmentplans&regionalplans.
•Controlledlanduse.
•LandAcquisitionAct:
•Landneededforpublicpurposes.
•Faircompensationtoowners.
Prepared By-Dr. Basweshwar S. J.

13. Lecture 6: Planning Acts & Land Acquisition
Procedure&Necessity
•Necessity:Roads,schools,publicworks.
•Procedure:
•Notificationofintent
•Objections&hearing
•Finaldeclaration
•Compensation&transfer
Prepared By-Dr. Basweshwar S. J.