CSS 2017 Town Planning & Urban Management Paper

'Town Planning' is considered to be a multidisciplinary field. Discuss in detail the different professionals that should be part of a town planning exercise, explaining the ways in which they can contribute in the process.

Cities in Pakistan have witnessed uncontrolled growth as part of rapid urbanization. In the role of a technocrat and decision maker what would be your approach to address the issues of our urban centres gearing them towards a more balanced and sustained growth.

What do you understand by the 'human development paradigm'? Explain how it should be incorporated within planning and development process.

Informal settlements in cities have offered a respite to the housing crisis for the masses in Pakistan. Discuss policies for the regularisation and improvement of katchi abadis.

Briefly describe the grid-iron street pattern of Mohenjodaro and Harappa. How does this differ from the organic growth of old cities like Walled City Lahore?

What are the common tools used for land use control? Explain the impact of non-conforming land use on urban infrastructure.

Write short notes on: (a) Garden City Movement (b) Intelligent Transport Systems (c) National Housing Policy of Pakistan.