University of Botswana DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING URP 110: Introduction to Planning and Built Environment SEMESTER TEST 17 OCTOBER 2017 DURATION: 1 Hour INSTRUCTIONS Provide full names, Student ID number and Programme registered for on the cover page of the answer paper There are 10 Questions, for a total of 30 marks. Marks are distributed accordingly against each question Answer all the Questions ________________________________________________________________________ Question 1. Outline the key role of the community in the planning process. [3 marks] Question 2. Give two (2) examples of technical experts who can carry out technical investigations to support planning. [2 marks] Question 3. Give a scenario or situation which depicts a mixed-use zoning. [2 marks] Question 4. Urban and Regional Planning is needed for adequate provision of facilities and public utilities in urban and rural settlements to meet human needs and aspirations. [1 mark] TRUE OR FALSE? Question 5. Distinguish between spatial planning and sectoral planning. [4 marks] Question 6. Elaborate on the definition of planning as a ‘future-oriented, problemsolving process’. [5 marks] Question 7. Outline four (4) types of land ownership which can play an important role on how land is developed and managed. [4 marks] Question 8. Give two (2) examples of Professional Societies or bodies which promote and regulate urban and regional planning. [2 marks] Question 9. Describe the concept of a ‘region’ with regard to Regional Planning. [5 marks] Question 10. What does contingency planning entail? [2 marks] THE END Page | 1
