CP 101 Introduction to City Planning – Prof. H. Alshuwaikhat Examples of Urban Planning Papers Urban Planning in California, An examination of the urban planning problem that is facing Los Angeles County. Abstract This paper discusses how urban planning and development in California has been the topic of much debate over the past few years and how, as the populations of various localities continue to increase, problems with urban planning continue to arise. It describes the urban planning problem in Los Angeles and attempts to determine whether it is the result of locally-based or regional planning. It also analyzes how a local and regional planning approach would impact the case differently. Outline Introduction Description of the Problem The Result of Locally or Regionally Based Planning Local and Regional Planning Approach Realistic Approach that Has Not Been Used Solution to the Problem ConclusionUrban Planning in California

CP 101 Introduction to City Planning – Prof. H. Alshuwaikhat Urban City Planning in Canada, This paper explores the emergence of and the need for urban city planning in Canada, using Toronto as an example.Urban City Planning in Canada Abstract The paper discusses Toronto's geographic boundaries that have been defined by the character of the surrounding geography itself. The paper first examines Toronto's boundary making strategy and the boundary variances that exist. The paper then shows how urban planning has evolved over time to become essential to the quality of life and sustainability in contemporary Canada. Outline: Introduction Determining Borders as Urban Planning Urban Planning Characteristics Conclusion

CP 101 Introduction to City Planning – Prof. H. Alshuwaikhat Urban Development in Singapore, A study of urban planning and development in Singapore. Abstract This paper examines Singapore as unique among the cities of the world because of its efficient urban planning given its limited land mass and a high population density. The paper starts by discussing the integrated urban development of Singapore. It first describes how the State and City Planning (SCP) Project that started way back in the 1970s evolved into the Concept Plan of 1971 and the Master Plan for Singapore. The paper then addresses various challenges to modernity and the broad parameters of the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) Concept Plan of It also addresses urban transportation and uses diagrams to illustrate Singapore's planning strategies. Finally, the paper concludes that the city state is regarded as a model of urban governance in terms of land use planning, which is taken seriously and implemented with relatively increased intensity of conformity. Table of Contents: Introduction Integrated Urban Development Challenges to Modernity Development of Parks and Water Bodies Urban Transportation Personal ViewpointUrban Development in Singapore