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1. Answers: Vision Statement The vision for the area is having
Answers:
Vision Statement
The vision for the area is having proper coordination of the interaction of various uses of
land for the improvement of the quality of life and an even distribution of economic status
within the territory of the land.
Statements Of Justification – Functional Spaces
These statements will be based on the functional areas of the land which include;
Residential spaces: The residential spaces in the spatial arrangement assume an almost
peripheral model. The areas have been spaced out away from the center of the territory.
The residential zone is configured to be consisting of single family residences, duplex and
multi-family units. As much as possible, the spatial arrangement has tried to have
residential places next to open areas and environmental regions for better air quality. The
location of the residential spaces is justified as they are in locations with minimal
interference to peaceful living.
Open/environmental spaces: Open and environmental spaces occupies strategic position in
the plan, almost engulfing the whole area. This is configured as a sense of an
environmentally ‘right’ area where forest cover may help in the reduction of any gas
emissions from the commercial centres and the open spaces may be used for leisure
activities. Notably, the open spaces are close residential zones. Justifiably, there is little
commercial activities beyond the open/environmental spaces, a good sense for
environmental conservation.
Mixed use development areas: These are areas that are construed to have small retail shops,
some offices and mostly apartment type residential zones. These areas as per the plan are
located right in the middle of the territory, with few of them being on the periphery. The
location is strategic as it enables economic activities, corporate activities and living right
within the territory - away from the borders which may be susceptible to external
issues/concerns.

2. Purely commercial centres: Most purely commercial centers are taken to be industrial zones
where nothing other than industrial activities takes place. They are mostly on the southern
part of the spatial plan – away from a majority of the residential zones up north. Even for
the few residential zones in the south (that houses factory workers), they are separated
from the industrial zone by open spaces or environmental areas. The arrangement is
justifiable based on the transport network in the area. Industrial produce need to be
transport and thus factories need to be located in areas with the most developed transport
network.
Institutions: Institutions include hospitals, schools, research centres, conservation hubs
among others. Most of the institutions are located in spaces next to residential zone for easy
service and reach of the people living in these areas.
Transport corridor: The transport corridor is fairly distributed throughout the area and
every area of the territory is quite accessibly with the main transport trunk running from
north east to south west of the territory. In the plan, the transport corridor is uncolored.
Statement Of Justification - Choice Of Spatial Alignment
This choice of spatial arrangement ensures that the area is livable, in the most economical
way while ensuring that the quality of life, environmental conservations, social interaction,
community leisure and integration are not compromised at any stage. This can be seen from
the complementary function of the land portions adjacent to each other.
References
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multivariate land use planning projects. InE3S Web of Conferences 2020 (Vol. 164, p.
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