1. USE OF TOOLS & TECHNIQUES
Seminar on
INDO-BRITISH PERSPECTIVES ON PLANNING AND ARCHITECTURE EDUCATION
August 20, 2010
USE OF TOOLS & TECHNIQUES
3rd Year, B. PLAN.
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL PLANNING
Presented by: Rohit Singh
MASTER PLAN PREPARATION
Contributions by:
Mandeep, Mukul, Divye, Aditi, Geetanjli, Hari, Rohit, Abhinav, Tanya, Deeksha, Bristi, Zuali, Ajay, Pranav
SCHOOL OF PLANNING AND ARCHITECTURE, NEW DELHI

2. Structure Introduction Objectives Scope of Work Methodology
Tools & Techniques
Data Collection
Data Analysis
Presentation

3. INTRODUCTION
Jaipur
Lalsot
Master plan for Lalsot town prepared as part of academic curriculum by students of 6th Semester, 3rd Year, B.Plan. (Jan. – Apr. 2010)
AIM: To study the processes and components of a Master Plan and based upon the understanding, to prepare a Master Plan for a case study town.

4. Lalsot Lalsot is a class III town and a sub-divisional head quarter
It is located at a distance of about 100 Km from Jaipur, the state capital of Rajasthan.

5. As of 2001 census, Lalsot had a population of 28,278.
It has an average literacy rate of 59%, lower than the national average of 59.5%.
It also serves as a ‘mandi’ town for its surrounding region.

6. OBJECTIVES
To understand how a Master Plan serves as a tool for spatial planning at a city level.
To Understand the relationships between physical development policies and the social, economic and environmental goals of major stakeholders.
To be able to answer the what, where, when & how questions pertaining to physical development.

7. SCOPE OF WORK Background Study and Literature Search
Preliminary study of development plans and their various aspects.
Evaluation of a plan based upon an evaluative criteria
Identification of data for the preparation of a master plan.
Examination of existing information and data on Lalsot town and sub-region.
Study of the broader context in which the town has developed.

8. Scope of Work Data Collection
Preparation of base maps, survey questionnaires, inventories, data checklists, etc.
Conduction of surveys, both primary and secondary for the collection of necessary data.
Interaction with various local level authorities/ organisations involved in plan preparation & implementation. – Stakeholder Participation

9. Scope of Work Data Analysis Proposals and Formulation of Master Plan
Analysis of obtained data with respect to various aspects of development.
Identification of potentials and constraints for development.
Proposals and Formulation of Master Plan
Preparation of detailed proposals pertaining to various aspects of study.
Drafting of final land use plan & document.

10. METHODOLOGY LITERATURE STUDY FIELD VISIT PREPARATION DATA COLLECTION
Master Plan Study & Evaluation
Secondary Data Analysis (Pre-Visit)
FIELD VISIT PREPARATION
Base Map Preparation
Questionnaire Designs
Design of checklists & inventories
DATA COLLECTION
Primary Surveys
Secondary Surveys
Stake holder Participation
ANALYSIS
Analysis under various aspects of development
IDENTIFICATION OF ISSUES & MAJOR CONCLUSIONS
FORMULATION OF OBJECTIVES
DEMOGRAPHIC & ECONOMIC FORECASTS
FRAMING OF POLICIES & PROPOSALS
FINAL MASTER PLAN DOCUMENT & LAND USE PLAN

11. DATA COLLECTION

12. Data Collection Primary Source Data: Building use & Land use survey
Household surveys (Questionnaire)
Urban Area
Villages & Slums
Commercial surveys – Shopkeeper survey
Transport Surveys
Traffic Volume
Parking
Origin-Destination
Opinion surveys
Interviews:
Town Planning Department
Industrial Area Members Association
Road Transport Association, etc.

13. Data Collection Secondary Source Data: Local Municipal Board
Local level Line Departments
District Collectorate
State Town & Country Planning Department
Industrial Area Development Authority
Census of India
Archaeological Survey of India
Geological Survey of India
Google Earth, etc.

14. Data Collection Stakeholder Participation:
Discussion with representatives of Town Planning Department
Identification of Major Issues & Broad Focus Areas
Discussions with representatives of Town level Line Departments
Capacity of existing infrastructure
Sector specific identification of issues & scope for potential development
General feedback of the people
Overall satisfaction level of the people
Community specific/Area specific issues pertaining to development.

15. DATA ANALYSIS

16. Data Analysis Techniques: Tools: AutoCAD Land Use/Building Use Mapping
MS Excel
Google Earth
Google Sketch-up, etc.
Techniques:
Land Use/Building Use Mapping
Overlay Mapping
Trend analysis (population, literacy)
Projection of population, etc.
Comparison of data with respect to immediate vicinity, standards
Identification of shortage/surplus.
Threshold Analysis
Phasing of development, Zoning, etc.
S.W.O.T. Analysis
Identification of Potentials and constraints

17. Overlay Mapping
Spatial distribution of issues

18. Overlay Mapping
Overlay Mapping and Weighted Index Method used to compare issues across the town.
Individual weightage given to different issues.
Cumulative weightage used to delineate the town into three zones corresponding to increasing concern levels.

19. Overlay Mapping Factors Considered: Literacy Parking Problems
Population Density
Marginalization
Congestion of Land Use
Poor Building conditions
Low Income
Poor accessibility to transport facilities
Parking Problems
Traffic Congestion
Accident Rates
Water Supply
Solid Waste Disposal
Social Infrastructure
Environmental Concerns

20. Environmental Stress Levels
Overlay Mapping
Literacy Rate
Population Density
Economic Activity
Environmental Stress Levels

21. Overlay Mapping Physical Infrastructure Transport & Circulation
Land Use

22. Overlay Mapping Concern Zones
0-4: Minor Concern 5-9 Medium Concern 10-15: Major Concern
>15: Special Area

23. PRESENTATION

24. Presentation Techniques: Policy Document Land Use Plan
Circulation Plan
Utility Plans, etc.

25. Land Use Plan

26. Circulation Plan

27. Thank You !!