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FPSC · CSS 2022

Town Planning & Urban Management

100 marks · 3 hours · 7 questions
This paper Town Planning & Urban Management · all yearsQ. 2 · Geographic Information System (GIS) has…Q. 3 · Planning is the backbone of…Q. 4 · What is meant by development…Q. 5 · Explain Five different ways to…Q. 6 · Good urban design adds value…Q. 7 · Affordable housing projects are not…Q. 8 · Write short notes on any…With this paper← 20192023 →
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Q. 2

Geographic Information System (GIS) has become global and has permeated almost every aspect of human life. Therefore, Urban Planners can take urbanization to new scales using GIS. Discuss with examples.

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Q. 3

Planning is the backbone of development activities. It points out a precise way to reach a pre-determined goal within a pre-determined period of time with the means that are available with a planner and under the prevailing circumstances. Based on the information, what are the problems faced if there is no planning for towns and how it helps a city to grow? Explain.

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Q. 4

What is meant by development control in context of urban development? What are the types of development controls? Explain with the help of examples.

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Q. 5

Explain Five different ways to make cities more sustainable and resilient.

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Q. 6

Good urban design adds value by increasing the economic viability of development and by delivering social and environmental benefits. How good urban design adds economic values?

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Q. 7

Affordable housing projects are not only vital for the well-being of the society but can also contribute greatly towards a stronger economy. What are the economic benefits of affordable housing in Pakistan?

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Q. 8

Write short notes on any TWO of the following:

  1. (a)Land use classification policy of Pakistan [10]
  2. (b)Urban Planning of Nile Valley Region [10]
  3. (c)Rural and Urban settlements are complementary to each other. Justify. [10]
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