Urban planning

Urban planning focuses on analyzing site characteristics to make decisions about land use, infrastructure, and architectural design. Urban planning also includes planning land uses in a balanced manner to achieve a balance between uses, and designing buildings and spaces to achieve architectural, environmental, and functional quality. Urban design takes into account visual coordination, environmental comfort, sustainability, and permeability factors.

Site Characteristics Analysis

Site characteristics analysis is the first step in the urban planning process. All factors affecting the site must be studied, such as topography, geology, climate, natural environment, and socio-economic environment. Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and challenges that may face urban development are also identified. This comprehensive analysis enables planners to make sound decisions about land use, infrastructure, and architectural design.

Land Use Planning

Based on the results of the site characteristics analysis, land uses are planned in a balanced and integrated manner. This includes identifying residential, commercial, industrial, service, recreational, and other areas. Road and transportation networks and the distribution of public services are also planned. This planning takes into account achieving a balance between different uses and providing equal opportunities for residents. Compatibility with national and regional development policies and strategies is also taken into account.

Design of buildings and spaces

In addition to land use planning, urban planning is concerned with the design of buildings and spaces. This includes determining the types and shapes of buildings, their spatial distribution, their heights, green spaces and public spaces. The design also takes into account achieving architectural, environmental and functional quality. This requires taking into account factors such as visual coordination, environmental comfort, sustainability, permeability and accessibility for all. These components are an essential part of urban site planning.