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Planning Principles & Techniques Question Paper

Planning Principles & Techniques

Course:Masters In Spatial Planning

Institution: Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University Of Science And Technology question papers

Exam Year:2013

JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION 2012/2013
1ST YEAR 2ND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF
MASTER OF ARTS IN PROJECT PLANNING AND
MANAGEMENT
(MAIN CAMPUS)
COURSE CODE: APP 805
COURSE TITLE: PLANNING PRINCIPLES & TECHNIQUES
DATE: 22/4/2013 TIME: 9.00-12.00NOON
DURATION: 3 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS
1. This paper contains FIVE (5) questions
2. Answer question 1 (Compulsory) and any other two questions
3. Write all answers in the booklet provided

Q1. Municipal Council of Bondo is in the process of preparing a strategic spatial development plan for the area surrounding Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University and you have been appointed by the Town Clerk to the Council as the Lead Project Consultant.

a) Advise on the possible planning challenges and opportunities in the planning process to be addressed in the advisory plan [10 Marks]

b) Discuss the planning principles you would use to plan the area [10 Marks]

Q2. Explain the following sources of information in the preparation of a base map to realize a technically viable plan and facilitate project implementation:

a) Topographic Maps [5 Marks]
b) Preliminary Index Diagrams (PIDs) [5 Marks]
c) Valuation Roll [5 Marks]
d) Aerial Photographs [5 Marks]

Q3. The Director of Planning and Development for Siaya County is required to prepare a County
Regional Development Plan. Please prepare a planning brief to the Governor giving details of the two components of plan preparation process:

A) The Planning Profile [10 Marks]
B) The Planning Proposal [10 Marks]

Q4. Explain the use of the following planning methods and techniques to realize comprehensive planning:
A) Problem Tree Analysis [10 Marks]
B) SWOT Analysis [10 Marks]

Q5. Discuss the Planning Standards that can be applied in promoting sustainable development of
Residential Neighbourhood in your town [20 Marks]

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