Main issues to consider urban planning Land size

Main issues to consider – urban planning • Land (size, ownership, limits) • Security • Access (roads, vehicles) • Energy & water • Maintenance • Economic structure, income pattern • Social structure (family sizes, groups) • Cultural specificities (ethnic groups, religion, habits)

Tentative guidelines – urban planning • Use pre-existing situation – improve standards • Structure and foster land or house ownership (title deeds) • Identify landmarks and rebuild them as a priority Religious bldgs Schools Health centers Workshops/shops Community centers (NGOs, CBOs, Clubs) • Roads and access (dimensions, cars? ) • Consult and inform the community (identify representatives) • Open spaces • Durable solutions (materials, energy, water) • Define lighting (public spaces & roads) and communication systems (TV, tel. , Int. ) • Identify potential hazards (vulnerability mapping), integrate mitigating measures • Call for expertise (Academic world, specialists) • Establish rules & regulations in coordination with the community and the authorities • Explore durable economical autonomy (maintenance, running costs, incomes)

Main approaches – urban planning • Decentralization vs centralization • Conquest vs Adaptation • Mixed activities and groups vs categorization • Density (low-rise / high density - high-rise / low density) • High mobility (car, public transport), low movement (foot, bycicle, bike) • Geometric order vs organic planning