Sample module
| Hours to complete | 2.00 |
| No of pages | 10 |
| Published | September 2006 |
| Updated | February 2009 |
| See more in | Urban design |
| Author | Terry J Betts, TJB Planning Consultancy |
| Relevance |     |
| Price | GBP 10.00 |
Urban Form
Purpose
For the purpose of this knowledge builder ‘urban form’ is taken to include not only the two dimensional extent of cities, towns and urban areas generally but also, to a degree, the image of the city in three dimensions and the pattern and variation of intensity of activities within urban areas.
Benefits
The benefits to users of a better understanding of urban form itself, and government policy concerning this topic, will be improvements in planning practice in the short term, fresh thinking from the profession in the future and improved participation in the planning process by politicians and individual citizens
Audience
Urban and regional planners and all those wishing to build and assess their knowledge of the topic.
Learning method
A knowledge builder which provides a detailed guide to the forms of urban development, their historical rationale and future significance. Additionally a comprehensive range of further reading is provided for those who wish to become expert in the subject. Includes voluntary self assessment for recording continuous professional development (CPD).
