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    Definition of urban/population centre

    The density must be at least 400 ppl/km^2 and a population of at least 1000. A small population centre has (1000-30), medium (30-100), large (100+).

    Definition of urban planning

    Scientific, aesthetic, and orderly disposition of land, resources, facilities and services with a view to securing the physical, economic, and social efficiency, health and well-being of urban and rural communities

    What is the delineation of land service units?

    Neighbourhood, community, district, metropolitain area

    What do planners do?

    Deal with land use, transport and infrastructure, planning social and community services, manage cultural and heritage resources, create economic capacity in local communities. Provides research reasoned analysis, recommendations to public/private sectors intending to meet the needs of all sectors of society

    What are some tools used in the planning process?

    Mathematical models, computer simulations, scale models, vision/strategy sessions, design workshops, social/environment impact analysis

    What are some aspects of sustainable site planning?

    Planting native species, extensive landscaping, reduce the number of hard services, water quality, consumption, run off

    Where did urbanization in Canada begin?

    Started in MTL and Quebec City because they were important trade cities for le Nouvelle France and served as service depots for the European fur trade

    What are some urban problems?

    Poverty, fiscal squeeze, environmental decay, transport congestion, housing costs. The problems are interdependent.

    What are the additive characteristics of urban planning?

    -Early stress on aesthetics -Engineering/economic considerations in the efficient fn of the city -Controlling the use of land/developing sound land use patterns -Governmental procedures -Social and human welfare considerations, stressing the human element -Socio-economic, political, "policy-guided", "systems" view, quantitative techniques -Smart Growth and recent trends

    What are some categories of application for computer methods?

    1) computational aids: stats analyses, mathematical modules 2)Data handling & intelligent maps: Produce maps/charts 3)Computer aided design: includes visualization

    How were computer methods used at Tunney's Pasture?

    Used data handing, intelligent mapping, but mostly visualization.

    What is GIS?

    -Computer system that can capture, store, analyze, display geo referenced info -Able to combine or remove information at will -System software, hardware and data, and perssonel to manipulate, analyze and present info

    What is "systems view"?

    The idea of viewing the urban area as a system with 3 subsystems. It is good because it is a holistic and scientific way of approaching the problem that studies interrelationships, and is possible to simulate.

    What are the three systems of the urban system?

    1) physical 2)human 3) activity

    Define the physical subsystem

    The physical subsystem includes the physical setting and infrastructure. It is important because natural features can impact devlopments like soil quality. Developments can also impact natural features. Also considers existing infrastructure like transport, water, waste disposal, and the capacity for the infrastructure

    Define the human subsystem

    The population and their attitudes and behaviors. The urban system is planned to meet the needs of the people.

    Define the activity subsystem

    The activity subsystem is the interface between the human and physical subsystems. Activities include: residential, economic, transport, social, and recreational. To plan we need to understand present activities and predict future activities.

    What are values?

    Underlying basic qualities that ethics and morals are based on

    What are goals?

    The desired ends that the planning effort is directed towards

    What are objectives?

    Objectives are measurable operational statements of goals

    What are criteria?

    Criterion come from objectives and are expressed in measurable and achievable terms that indicate is an object/goal has been met.

    What are standards

    Standards are specified values of a criteria

    What are different ways to evaluate alternatives?

    Cost-benefit analysis, cost-effectiveness analysis, overall effectiveness analysis, statements of +'ve and -'ve features

    What is a preliminary analysis phase include?

    -The problem definition -broad specifications of supply strategies, strategy (systems) analysis, and evaluation of choice

    What is partial implementation include?

    -Partial implementation -Re-evaluation -Choice -Implementation

    Urban transportation planning and management has three development phases. What are they and what distinguishes them.

    Long term: strategic and part of the "Official Plan" framework. Key infrastructure changes Medium Term: Combined elements of short term and pressing features of the long term Short term: Best use of existing facilities and systems

    What are the deficiencies in plan testing and development in the transportation context

    Current traffic Present Facilities and service (present deficiencies/future deficiencies under do-nothing) Future traffic Future facility and service options (future deficiencies for a future system alternatives)

    What are four planning theory and conceptual models of decisions making

    Rational approach, satisficing approach, disjointed incrementalism, mixed level approach

    What is the rational approach

    Systems analysis approach that is logical and comprehensive but also very demanding. Enables relevant goals to be included and contradictory goals to be sorted. Also allows feedback.

    What is the Satisficing approach

    Look at something that satisfies , not necessarily the best option

    What is disjointed incrementalism?

    Focus on short list of serious alternatives and work with marginal incremental changes to previous policies and plans

    What is the mixed level approach

    Mix of rational and disjointed approach

    What is comprehensive planning?

    Includes the entire urban area and all components of the urban system. It is longterm and includes all goals like health, safety, transport, and the environment.

    What are three different measurement scales?

    1) interval 2) ordinal 3) Nominal

    What is the interval measurement scale?

    Yard stick like set of #s for measuring intervals between ordered responses

    What is the ordinal measurement scale?

    Put things in ranked order

    What is the nominal measurement scale?

    Set of names. ie. urban, rural

    What are 4 different sampling techniques?

    1)Simple random sampling 2)systematic sampling 3)stratified sampling 4)cluster sampling

    How does simple random sampling work?

    Use unbiased list of population "we wish to interview 6 persons/100 who use a parking garage"

    How does systematic sampling work?

    Take every kth element from a list where the starting point is a random number

    How does stratified sampling work?

    Define separate groups/lists which are homoegenous. Then take simple random/systematic samples from each group

    How does cluster sampling work?

    Like stratified but the groups are heterogenous. Then use simple random/systematic sampling method.

    What is the research process for surveys

    1) define information needs and resource requirements 2)Collect data -choose technique for observaion -define the questions/variables -determine the sample -present/conduct the survey 3)Analyze the data -compile and edit the raw data -analysis of the distribution of responses to a single question/variable -analysis of interrelation among variables -interpret the results

    What is an official plan?

    A plan developed by local government as a policy document for community development. It is used for planning public facilities and infrastructure, drafting, zoning by-laws, and the control of land subdivision

    What does an official plan include?

    Goals an objectives, policies and principles of land use planning, environmental issues, infrastructure and transport, measurements and procedures to attain objectives and informing and obtaining views of public phases

    How is an official plan developed

    Preparation Circulation to stakeholders Mod/changes based on feedback Notice to public for open meeting Mod/changes based on feedback Council adopts OP Provincial government approves

    Describe Ottawa

    large urban population centre that grew using the multi-nucleated region approach

    What other ways could Ottawa have grown?

    -compact (inside the greenbelt) -satellite (very small communities just outside of GB) -dispersed

    What is smart growth?

    A broad concept that recognized the interaction between development, environment, and quality of life while conservin resources like land and energy. It aims to grow in a manner that achieves the goals of urban residents.

    What are 10 Smart Growth Priniciples

    1)Mix land uses 2)Promote compact built form 3)Range of housing and choices 4)Walkable neighbourhoods and communities 5)Attractive communities and a sense of place 6)Preserve farmland and natural ressources 7)Direct development to existing communities 8)Variety of transport options 9)Development that is predictable and cost-effective 10)Encourage community stakeholder participation

    What are 3 types of land development projects

    1)Greyfield: previously used for urban activities, urban renewal, vacant land 2)brownfield: contaminated greyfield 3)greenfield: new towns and subdivisions

    What is key when planning land development projects

    Need to find a match between user needs and land supply

    What does floor area ratio impact?

    As FAR increases, total car ratio dec, open space ratio dec, living space ratio dec, and rec space dec

    What are some projection methods

    1)Cohort-survival method 2)extrapolation 3)ratio approach

    How does the cohort-survival method work?

    It is an analytical method which allows data to be handled separately. 1)Base year population is divided into M/F and grouped according to age 2)Find # of survivors in each age group to be carried forward for next 5 years 3)Net in/out migrations are estimated for each age group 4)Survivors/migrations summed and make an estimate for higher age group starting point for next 5 years 5) New 0-4 group estimated using fertility rate and number of women of reproductive age

    What is the urban economy?

    System of production, distribution, and consumption embracing the sum total productive activity within an urban area and surrounding area

    What is a basic activity?

    Good and services produced for export (brings $ into the region)

    What is a non-basic activity?

    Goods and services consumed within a region

    What are the standards and guidelines for residential densities?

    They depend on local practices and can be low, medium, or high density

    What are the standards and guidelines for densities for schools?

    3+ acres/1000 people or establish schools and areas explicitly like all elementary schools need 5 acres

    What are the standards and guidelines for neighborhood commercial spaces?

    0.6 acres/1000 people

    What are the standards and guidelines for parks and open space?

    at least 4 acres/1000 people or 10+ acres/1000 usually

    What are the standards and guidelines for road densities?

    There are no standards but guidelines suggest around 1.5 acres/1000 persons

    What are the four types of roads?

    locals, collectors, arterials, and freeways

    What is the service function of a local road?

    Primary land/proprety access

    What is the service function of collector roads?

    Traffic movement and land access

    What is the service function of arterial roads?

    Traffic movement

    What is the service function of freeways?

    Traffic movement with optimal mobility

    What are local roads normally connected to?

    local, collector

    What are collector roads connected to?

    local, collector, arterial

    What are arterial roads connected to?

    Collector, arterial, freeway

    What are freeways connected to?

    Arterial, freeway

    Primary outcomes of an official plan?

    Planning public facilities and infrastructure, drafting zoning by-laws, control of land subdivision

    How do you increase land use performance?

    When they are assembled in their distinct areas and are well mixed

    What was the motivation of zoning?

    To regulate the sitting of buildings and basic services for health and safety reasons

    What is the goal of zoning?

    Control land use and pop density by having control over building type, form, and mass

    How must zoning requirements be applied?

    They must be applied equally to all structures within a district

    What is a problem with zoning and how can it be combatted?

    Zoning can influence land prices especially in growing ares where the new zoning requirments will be resisted. A way to combat this is to offer incentives for added floor area to counter the added cost of meeting higher development standards

    Who enforces zoning regulations?

    The local government

    What is the purpose of land subdivision?

    For sale or building development

    How is a subdivision laid out?

    According to performance standards of access, space, privacy, maintenance, view

    What steps are required in the prep of a subdivision plan?

    1) Assess demand (e.g type of building and price) 2)Examine the physical growth of the municipality 3) Consider possible sites and choose one that best satisfies: accessibility, available services, quality/cost of land, and legal restrictions like zoning bylaws 4)Get a survey of the site 5)Divide site into broad areas of suitability for building purposes 6)Get more specific about development units like types of housing 7) Develop street patttern, names, service requirements, and a preliminary plan 8)Sketch out lots 9)Consult municipality and get plan examined 10)Prepare final plan 11)Study siting of every building in the subdivision 12) consider alignment of utility lines 13) Show landscaping 14)Submit plan for final approval

    How is flow in a storm drain maintained?

    With gravity

    What is the minimum slope for paved and planted areas for storm drainage?

    1%

    How do storm drains handle changes in slope?

    Utility holes. Can't be more than 500ft apart

    What is the minimum depth storm pipes need to be buried?

    6ft

    Why must a velocity range be maintained in a storm drainage system?

    To avoid scouring

    How are sanitary sewers accessed from roads?

    Manholes

    How are lateral sewers designed?

    With the assumption of full development of the area

    How are main sewers designed?

    Function of land use and population projections for at least 25 years

    What are the planning requirements for water supply?

    potability, quantity, and pressure

    What are two types of water supply networks? Which is better

    Tree-like pattern and loop network. The tree like patttern has pressure drops at the end of long branches and its hard to keep dead ends clear. The Loop Network has more that one point of entering supply and avoids drops at the end of long branches

    What are some examples of environmental impacts?

    Air pollution, water pollution, noise, vibrations, visual effects, thermal effects. Also accessibility to economic, social, and rec opportunities and impacts on land values.

    How is energy an environmental impact?

    Direct and indirect energy uses are environmental impacts due to how the energy is generated or which kind is used. For example, cars use gas.

    At what decibel does hearing damage occur and what can cause this loud noise?

    90 dBa, heavy truck at about 15m

    At what noise level in residential area are mitigation measures required?

    Greater than 65 dBa exteranal and greater than 50 dBa internal

    In the equivalent noise level equation what does Li stand for?

    Average noise level during interval i

    What does the variable I and Io stand for

    Io is refernce intensity and I is the intensity of a sound corresponding to L bels

    How can you mitigate road and rail traffic noise?

    At the source by developing quieter cars and pavements, along the path with noise barriers, elevated highways, and tunnels, and receiver control by using distance between receiver and highway and noise insulation

    How can you mitigate aircraft noise?

    Source: quieter aircraft, restrict engine testing, carefully develop departure and landing to minimize impact on residential areas