Module 4: Elements of Town Planning (6 Lectures) Elements of Town, Various Zones, Development Control Rules and Building Bye Laws, Urban Roads: Objective, Classification, Road Networks, Data Collection Surveys, Analysis of data, Town aesthetics, Landscape Architecture, Suitability of Trees, Treatment of Traffic Islands, Open Spaces Walkways Public Sit-outs, Continuous Park System, Green ways Town Planning works with reference to M.R.T.P. Act, Land Acquisition Act, Necessity and procedure of acquisition

1. Module 4: Elements of Town Planning (6 Lectures)
Lecture 1: Elements of Town & Zoning
Elements of a Town
Various Zones of a Town
Lecture 2: Development Control Rules & Bye-Laws
Development Control Rules (DCRs)
Building Bye-Laws
Lecture 3: Urban Roads & Data Surveys
Urban Roads: Objectives & Classification
Data Collection Surveys
Lecture 4: Analysis & Town Aesthetics
Data Analysis in Planning
Town Aesthetics & Landscape
Lecture 5: Open Spaces & Green Systems
Landscape & Tree Suitability
Public Spaces & Green Ways
Lecture 6: Planning Acts & Land Acquisition
MRTP Act & Land Acquisition
Procedure & Necessity
Prepared By- Dr. Basweshwar S. J.

2. Lecture 1: Elements of Town & Zoning
Elements of a Town
• Residential areas 🏠
• Commercial areas 🏬
• Industrial zones 🏭
• Transport network 🚉
• Public amenities (schools, hospitals, parks) 🏫
Prepared By- Dr. Basweshwar S. J.

3. Lecture 1: Elements of Town & Zoning
Various Zones
• Proper sunlight and air flow.
• Roads for easy movement.
• Open spaces for recreation.
• Services like water, electricity, waste
collection.
Prepared By- Dr. Basweshwar S. J.

4. Lecture 2: Development Control Rules & Bye-Laws
Development Control Rules (DCRs)
• Control building height & setbacks.
• Floor Space Index (FSI) regulations.
• Road width requirements.
• Fire safety norms.
Prepared By- Dr. Basweshwar S. J.

5. Lecture 2: Development Control Rules & Bye-Laws
Building Bye-Laws
• Guidelines for construction approval.
• Light, ventilation, sanitation.
• Parking space norms.
• Environmental considerations.
Prepared By- Dr. Basweshwar S. J.

6. Lecture 3: Urban Roads & Data Surveys
Urban Roads: Objectives & Classification
• Provide safe, fast, and economical movement.
• Classification:
• Arterial roads
• Sub-arterial
• Collector roads
• Local streets
Prepared By- Dr. Basweshwar S. J.

7. Lecture 3: Urban Roads & Data Surveys
Data Collection Surveys
• Classified traffic volume counts.
• Origin-Destination (O-D) surveys.
• Speed and delay studies.
• Parking and accident surveys.
Prepared By- Dr. Basweshwar S. J.

8. Lecture 4: Analysis & Town Aesthetics
Data Analysis in Planning
• Use of graphs, tables, GIS tools.
• Forecasting traffic growth.
• Planning future road capacity.
Prepared By- Dr. Basweshwar S. J.

9. Lecture 4: Analysis & Town Aesthetics
Town Aesthetics & Landscape
• Visual harmony in built environment.
• Role of landscaping in beautification.
• Public art, fountains, lighting.
Prepared By- Dr. Basweshwar S. J.

10. Lecture 5: Open Spaces & Green Systems
Landscape & Tree Suitability
• Select trees for shade, pollution control.
• Avoid trees with large roots near roads.
• Use native species for sustainability.
Prepared By- Dr. Basweshwar S. J.

11. Lecture 5: Open Spaces & Green Systems
Public Spaces & Green Ways
• Walkways, sit-outs, traffic island treatment.
• Continuous park systems = healthy lifestyle.
• Greenways connect parks, rivers, forests.
Prepared By- Dr. Basweshwar S. J.

12. Lecture 6: Planning Acts & Land Acquisition
MRTP Act & Land Acquisition
• M.R.T.P. Act (Maharashtra Regional & Town
Planning Act, 1966):
• Development plans & regional plans.
• Controlled land use.
• Land Acquisition Act:
• Land needed for public purposes.
• Fair compensation to owners.
Prepared By- Dr. Basweshwar S. J.

13. Lecture 6: Planning Acts & Land Acquisition
Procedure & Necessity
• Necessity: Roads, schools, public works.
• Procedure:
• Notification of intent
• Objections & hearing
• Final declaration
• Compensation & transfer
Prepared By- Dr. Basweshwar S. J.