Urban Planning: Designs and Advanced Technologies

Urban Planning is a process that is concerned with the optimum utilization of space to create a sustainable planning model for an urban, semi-urban or rural area. It embraces all aspects of infrastructure and human settlements including transportation, communications and distribution networks. Various sub-disciplines of land-use planning, zoning, economic development, environmental planning, etc. are a significant part of urban planning. This discipline uses the techniques of population estimates, geographic mapping, transportation pattern analysis, etc. to develop a sustainable urban plan. This book outlines the myriad aspects of urban planning design and how modern technologies are shaping this field. It includes some of the vital pieces of work being conducted across the world on various topics relevant to this field. Urban planners, architects, policy makers and students will find this book immensely beneficial.