REM 300 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Transcanada Pipeline, Urban Sprawl, Canadian Shield

• School: Ryerson University
• Department: Real Estate Management
• Course: REM 300
• Professor: David Scofield

Document Summary

Municipal planning deals with the design of the built environment in a city and the use of land. Planners concerned with: buildings, roads, infrastructure, parks, zones for industrial buildings, the design of buildings, preserving heritage place, etc. etc. and the connection between all of the above. The effect on the natural environment, social well-being, and the local economy. The social, and social engineering aspect of planning is very pertinent. They help to manage the growth of the city, by designating areas for development. Planners designate a use for every parcel of land, which is called zoning (residential, commercial, industrial, maximum number of storeys/units, etc. ) Top down planning is planning focused on keeping the decision making process at the senior level, locality knowledge , knowledge possessed only by individuals on the scene. Support alternative and renewable energy sources such as wind power; Discourage urban sprawl - supporting intensification in appropriate areas and the efficient use of land and resources;