local planning
Recently Published Documents


TOTAL DOCUMENTS

660
(FIVE YEARS 195)

H-INDEX

23
(FIVE YEARS 4)

2022 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Jones

PurposeThis paper offers a review of national and local planning policies towards warehouse development within the UK.Design/methodology/approachThe first sections of the paper provide a description of the simple method of enquiry and sources of information used in the paper, outlines of the main factors driving the demand for warehousing space in the UK, and of the nature, scale and operation of modern warehouses, and a short review into the limited literature published to date, on town planning and on how it has influenced warehouse development. This is followed by an examination of some of the planning issues associated with warehouse development, two mini-case studies of how these issues are perceived and played out, a discussion of some of the issues raised in this examination and the mini-case studies.FindingsTown planning policies were traditionally seen as a restraint on the development of warehousing but while current national and local planning policies make little explicit reference to warehousing, they have often been cited in support of new warehouse development because such policies emphasise the importance of supporting economic growth and fostering the conditions in which businesses can invest and expand.Research limitations/implicationsThe paper has a number of limitations, not least that its source material is drawn from the Internet, and in that no primary data were collected from warehouse developers, warehouse operators, local planning officers or local authority councillors, and that the geographical coverage was limited.Originality/valueThe paper offers an accessible review of the current town planning issues associated with warehouse development in the UK.


2022 ◽  
pp. 608-630
Author(s):  
Lisa Ward Mather ◽  
Pamela Robinson

Minecraft is a video game that allows players to interact with a 3D environment. Launched in 2009, Minecraft has surprisingly durable popularity. Users report that Minecraft is easy to learn and understand, engaging and immersive, and adaptable. Outside North America it has been piloted for urban planning public consultation processes. Five years ago, authors conducted research using key informant interviews. This study asked practicing urban planners in Canada to assess Minecraft's potential. Key findings address Minecraft's usefulness as a visualization tool, its role in building public trust in local planning processes, the place of play in planning, and the challenges associated with its use in public consultation. This chapter explores Minecraft's ongoing use, offers reflections as to how this game could effectively be used for public consultation, and concludes with key lessons for urban planners whose practice intersects with our digitally-enabled world, with a particular focus on new application possibilities in smart city planning projects.


Author(s):  
Evangeline Lorenzo ◽  
Darwin Paguio ◽  
John Mark R. Asio

The study determined the local planning and budget process of a highly urbanized local government unit (LGU) in Central Luzon, Philippines. It involves all department concerns and civil society organizations (CSOs) that use the City's local governance performance management system (LGPMS). The researchers used a descriptive research study to obtain the necessary data from a survey to seventy-five (75) rank and file employees. The researchers used a purposive sampling technique to gather the respondents involved in planning, budgeting, and managing programs and projects. With a self-made instrument that underwent validity, the researchers gathered the essential data for the study. The data were statistically analyzed using frequency, percentage distribution, analysis of variance (ANOVA), and t-test for independent variables. Preliminary results illustrated that respondents' status was in regular status as division head level, and their years of service were more than sixteen (16) years. The statistical analyses revealed no significant variations in the assessment on the budget allocation system of the local government unit (LGU) as determined on its indicators. The management also agrees that employees work effectively in the budget allocation of the local government unit. The study recommended the orientation and assessment on the current allocation and budget process wherein the department's prioritization can review the objectives and policy decisions.


2021 ◽  
Vol 19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Azmi Rohani ◽  
Robiah Suratman ◽  
Durrishah Idrus

In Malaysia, issues of the development charges imposition by the Local Planning Authority arises when it comes to a land conversion by means of surrender and re-alienation with the purpose of subdividing the land to family members. Therefore, this article aims to identify the exemption criteria of development charges for the subdivision and partition among family members by referencing its administration in Johor. The method used in this study is a face-to-face interview with six respondents from land administration and development practitioners. As a result, the criteria firmly stated that the development charges exemption will be applied for the purpose of a gift within the family members through the proof of direct linear relationship between the co-proprietors with particular conditions that shall be adhered to. Through this article, the development charges exemption execution may provide insights that can facilitate the co-proprietors and jurisdictions in Malaysia regarding multiple land ownership issues.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin Evans ◽  
Herman A. Engelbrecht ◽  
Hendrik W. Jordaan
Keyword(s):  

Cities ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 119 ◽  
pp. 103408
Author(s):  
Philip Berke ◽  
Justin Kates ◽  
Matt Malecha ◽  
Jaimie Masterson ◽  
Paula Shea ◽  
...  

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (40) ◽  
pp. 37
Author(s):  
Abdoulkadri Oumarou Toure ◽  
Mostafia Boughalem ◽  
Fatoumata Maiga ◽  
Issa Ouattara

La commune urbaine de Mopti, particulièrement la ville du même nom, du fait de son positionnement géographique (à la confluence du fleuve Niger et de son principal affluent, le Bani) est exposée aux épisodes d’inondation. L’objectif de cette recherche est de montrer la vulnérabilité de la commune aux évènements pluviométriques et hydriques extrêmes et de proposer des pistes de solutions en vue de prévenir les risques d’inondation. La démarche méthodologique a consisté à analyser les données pluviométriques et hydriques (données de crues et de hauteurs d’eau) journalières de la station de Mopti à l’aide des logiciels Excel et XLSTAT. Les analyses portent sur le calcul des indices de précipitations et hydriques extrêmes et la détermination de leur période de retour. Les résultats font ressortir que la fréquence des évènements pluviométriques et hydriques dans la commune a augmenté depuis la moitié des années 2000, occasionnant des inondations faisant de plus en plus de victimes et d’importants dégâts en raison notamment des problèmes d’aménagement de la commune. Face à ce défi, faudra-t-il la prise en compte des risques climatiques dans les documents de planification locale, une large sensibilisation des populations et le strict respect de la réglementation en vigueur. The urban commune of Mopti, particularly the city of the same name, due to its geographical location (at the confluence of the Niger River and its main tributary, the Bani) is exposed to flooding episodes. The objective of this research is to show the vulnerability of the town to extreme rainfall and water events and to propose possible solutions to prevent flood risks. The methodological approach consisted in analysing daily rainfall and water data (flood and water level data) from the Mopti station using Excel and XLSTAT software. The analyses focus on the calculation of extreme rainfall and water indices and the determination of their return period. The results show that the frequency of rainfall and water events in the commune has increased since the mid-2000s, causing floods with an increasing number of victims and significant damage, due in particular to the commune's development problems. Faced with this challenge, one should take in to consideration of climate risks in local planning documents, a broad awareness of the population and strict compliance with the regulations in force.


2021 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Sven Michaelis ◽  
Kathrin Bögelsack

Abstract. The Norwegian mapping authority has developed a standard method for mapping accessibility mostly for people with limited or no walking abilities in urban and recreational areas. We choose an object-orientated approach where points, lines and polygons represents objects in the environment. All data are stored in a geospatial database, so they can be presented as web map and analysed using GIS software. By the end of 2020, more than 230 out of 356 municipalities are mapped using that method. The aim of this project is to establish a national standard for mapping of accessibility and to provide a geodatabase that shows the status of accessibility throughout Norway. The data provide a useful tool for national statistics, local planning authorities and private users. The results show that accessibility is still low and Norway still faces many challenges to meet the government’s goals for Universal Design.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Ruth Claridge Mackonis ◽  
Jonathan Sykes ◽  
Nicholas Hardcastle ◽  
Anthony Espinoza ◽  
Alison Brown ◽  
...  

Abstract PurposeKnowledge-based planning (KBP) can increase plan quality, consistency and efficiency. In this study, we assess the success of a using a publicly available KBP model compared with developing an in-house model for prostate cancer radiotherapy using a single, commercially available treatment planning system based on the ability of the model to achieve the centre’s planning goals. Methods and MaterialsTwo radiation oncology centres each created a prostate cancer KBP model using the Eclipse RapidPlan software. These two models and a third publicly-available, shared model were tested at three centres in a retrospective planning study. Results The publicly-available model achieved lower rectum doses than the other two models. However, the planning-target-volume (PTV) doses did not meet the local planning goals and the model could not be adjusted to correct this. As a result, the plans most likely to satisfy local planning goals and requirements were created using an in-house model. For centres without an existing in-house model, a model created by another centre with similar planning goals was found to be preferred. ConclusionsVariations in local planning practices including contouring, treatment technique and planning goals can influence the relative performance of KBP. The value of publicly available KBP models could be enhanced through standardisation of planning goals and contouring guidelines, providing information related to the planning goals used to create the model and increased flexibility to allow local adaptation of the KBP model.


Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document