Lecture 5 : Regional Plan
TLDRThis lecture introduces the concept of a region for urban planning purposes. It defines a region and regional plan, classifies regions into administrative, investment, and special regions, and describes the scope and purpose of regional planning. It also identifies types of settlements within a region such as nodal centers, counter magnets, satellite towns, priority towns, growth centers, peri-urban areas, urban agglomerations, outgrowths, and Spatial Priority Urban Regions.
Takeaways
- 😀 The lecture covers the conceptual understanding of a region and regional planning
- 😯 Regions can be classified as Administrative, Investment, or Special Regions for planning purposes
- 📝 The purpose of regional planning is balanced and equitable spatial and economic development
- 🚌 Regional planning allows for transit-oriented development optimization
- 🌳 It can help alleviate urban poverty, sprawl, migration issues, and disaster preparedness
- 🚧 It involves identifying regional resources for settlement planning by District Planning Committees
- 🏙️ Settlements in a region include Nodal Centers, Counter Magnets, Satellite Towns and more
- 🌉 Nodal Centers are growth nodes with high flows of activity in the region
- 🛣 Counter Magnets help disperse growth and achieve balanced regional development
- 📜 References are provided for further reading and exploration of regional planning
Q & A
How is a region defined for the purpose of regional planning?
-A region is defined as a continuous geographical area which has a fair degree of uniformity in administration, economic linkages or natural environment. It is a relatively large area with hierarchy of settlements and varying landscape.
What are the different types of regions identified for planning purposes?
-The URDPFI guidelines classify planning regions into three types - Administrative Regions like districts and metro areas, Investment Regions like industrial corridors, and Special Regions that are environmentally or socio-economically sensitive like national parks.
What is the purpose of identifying counter magnet areas?
-Counter magnets are sub nodal centers that can help divert migration away from main urban centers to achieve more balanced regional development over time.
How are satellite towns defined?
-Satellite towns are located near or within reasonable distance and transportation connectivity of a major growth node or metro city. They depend largely on the main city for employment.
What are some key advantages of regional planning?
-Regional planning can enable efficient use of resources, balanced spatial development, optimized transport and infrastructure, poverty alleviation, reduced urban sprawl and better disaster response.
How is an urban agglomeration defined?
-An urban agglomeration refers to a continuous urban spread consisting of one statutory town and adjoining area/towns together, with the total population being minimum 20,000 people.
What are some examples of special regions?
-Special regions can be environmentally sensitive zones around national parks or politically sensitive areas requiring special developmental consideration.
What is the role of district planning committees in regional planning?
-District planning committees are responsible for preparing and regulating settlement plans, both rural and urban, based on the regional plan.
What are some key settlement types found in a region?
-Settlement types in a region include nodal centers, counter magnets, satellite towns, priority towns, growth centers, peri-urban areas, urban agglomerations and outgrowths.
What is the purpose of identifying spatial priority urban regions?
-SPURs are areas with high growth potential that are prioritized for urbanization and investment for integrated national development.
Outlines
😀 Introduction to the Course of Urban Planning and Regional Plans
This paragraph introduces the course on Urban Planning, focusing specifically on Regional Plans. It outlines the key topics that will be covered related to understanding regions, classification of regions for planning purposes, scope and purpose of Regional Planning, and identification of various settlement types within a region.
😊 Classification of Regions for Planning Purposes
This paragraph explains the three main classification of regions for planning purposes as per URDPFI guidelines - Administrative Regions, Investment Regions and Special Regions. Examples of different regions in each category are provided, such as District Regions, Industrial Corridors, Eco-Sensitive Zones etc.
😃 Scope, Purpose and Importance of Regional Planning
This paragraph discusses the scope, purpose and importance of Regional Planning. It highlights how Regional Planning can lead to sustainability, efficient use of resources, balanced spatial development, multi-modal transit optimization etc. It also helps in alleviating urban poverty, addressing migration flows and disaster preparedness.
🏙 Identification and Description of Settlement Types in a Region
This paragraph identifies and describes various settlement types within a region as per URDPFI guidelines - Nodal Centers, Counter Magnets, Satellite Towns, Priority Towns, Growth Centers, Peri-Urban Areas, Urban Agglomerations, Outgrowths and Spatial Priority Urban Regions.
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Keywords
💡Region
💡Regional Plan
💡Settlements
💡Resources
💡Mobility
💡Disasters
💡Disparities
💡Magnets
💡Satellite Towns
💡Contiguity
Highlights
A region is a continuous geographical area with some uniformity in administration, economic linkages or natural environment
A Regional Plan is a comprehensive plan for integrating urban nodes, semi-urban and rural areas at an appropriate scale
Regions are classified as Administrative, Investment, or Special Regions for planning purposes
Administrative Regions include District Regions, Metropolitan Regions, and regions defined by Constitutional Amendments
Investment Regions include industrial corridors, manufacturing zones, freight corridors identified under National Acts or Policies
Special Regions are environmentally, socio-economically, or politically sensitive zones requiring special planning focus
Core purpose of Regional Planning is identifying regional resources to develop integrated settlement plans for both urban and rural areas
Regional Planning leads to sustainability, efficient resource use, balanced spatial development, optimized mobility and transit
Regional Planning helps alleviate poverty, curb urban sprawl, manage migration and disasters, and reduce regional disparities
Settlements in a region include Nodal Centers, Counter Magnets, Satellite Towns, Priority Towns, Growth Centers, Peri-Urban Areas etc
Counter Magnets help disperse growth from Nodal Centers for more balanced regional development over time
Satellite Towns dependent on main cities for jobs can provide economic growth if well-connected
Priority Towns are potential growth nodes identified based on relationship with regional centers, targeted for integrated development
Peri-Urban Areas are transition zones from rural to urban land uses, often requiring conservation
Urban Agglomerations are contiguous spread of cities and towns with outgrowths, minimum population 20,000
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