Smart GrowthCourse title: Land-use Regulation & Enforcement

Presented by: Syed M. Abdullah

Growth Management Growth management is a (US) government

initiated program intended to influence the rate, amount, type, location, and/or quality of future development and redevelopment.

Growth Management Tools: Regulations Land Acquisition Taxes Public Spending

Urban Growth Management Technique There are several planning techniques

and principles that can be used to guide future growth, which includes: Growth Management Smart Growth New Urbanism Regional Planning Sustainable Development

Smart Growth Growth that recognizes connections between

development and quality of life. It leverages new growth to improve the

community. Time, attention and resources are invested

into restoring the community and vitality of city centers.

New growth is more town-centered, more pedestrian and transit-oriented, and includes a greater amount of mixed-use development.

Smart Growth Idea propounded by Urban Planners from

1990s to onwards, following ingredients: Compact City Growth Economy of scale and Scope Minimum Transportation Cost

Three Pillars: Human Resource Natural Capital Created Capital (Social + Economic)

Characteristics of Smart Growth Higher Density  Mixed Land Use  Optimum utilization of resources  Walkable Communities  Compact Design  Range of Housing Options  Compact Design  Lower Transportation Costs

Smart Growth Principles Create range of housing opportunities & choices Create walkable neighborhoods Encourage community & stakeholder collaboration Foster distinctive, attractive communities with a strong sense

of place Make development decisions predictable, fair & cost effective Mix land uses Preserve open space, farmland, natural beauty & critical

environmental areas Provide a variety of transportation choices Strengthen & direct development towards existing communities Take advantage of compact building design

Smart Growth Promotes An integrated approach, strategies,

multi- dimensional, tailored to place-specific features and outcomes

Innovation strategy – knowledge and smart specialization dimensions

 Environmental and energy dimensions  Social and territorial inclusion

dimensions

Cont. Spatial Context: mono-spatial node within

a network  Spatial concentration of activity and

people  Social cohesion and territorial cohesion

are same  Institutions: multi-level, multi-sectoral  Mobility: occupational mobility and social

interaction

Why do we need it? Unnecessary land consumption Auto dependence Fragmented open space, wide gaps

between development Lack of public spaces and community

centers Fragmented and dispersed communities

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