Urban Planning Town Planning means the scientific and systematic planning of a town or settlement to make it well-organized, safe, and sustainable. It includes the proper arrangement of residential, commercial, and industrial areas along with roads, parks, public buildings, drainage, water supply, electricity, and other infrastructure. Objectives of Town Planning: Provide better housing facilities Ensure safe and efficient transportation Maintain public health and sanitation Reserve open spaces, greenery, and parks Allow for future expansion according to population growth
Types of Planning 1. GRID PATTERN In this pattern, roads are laid out in straight lines intersecting at right angles, forming rectangular or square blocks. Land plots are almost equal in size, making construction easier. Advantages: Easy to design and implement Convenient for equal land division Roads are straight and short for transportation Disadvantages: May lead to traffic congestion Less aesthetic or attractive Difficult to apply in hilly or uneven terrain
Types of Planning 2. RADIAL PATTERN n this pattern, roads radiate outward from a central point (such as a palace, monument, or main square). Circular or ring roads connect the radial roads at intervals. Advantages: Very attractive and aesthetically pleasing Shorter access to the central area Circular roads help distribute traffic Disadvantages: Equal land division is difficult More expensive to plan and implement Effective only in limited or smaller areas