Introduction To Spatial Planning Question Paper
Introduction To Spatial Planning
Course:Bachelor Of Spatial Planning
Institution: Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University Of Science And Technology question papers
Exam Year:2013
JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE
AND TECHNOLOGY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION 2012/2013
1st YEAR 1st SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE
OF BACHELOR OF ARTS IN SPATIAL PLANNING
COURSE CODE: PSP 3111
TITLE: INTRODUCTION TO SPATIAL PLANNING
DATE: 23/4/2013 TIME: 9.0011.00AM
DURATION: 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS
1. This paper contains FIVE (5) questions
2. Answer question 1 (Compulsory) and ANY other 2 Questions
3. Write all answers in the booklet provided
Q1a. Planning may be presented in different forms and techniques. Discuss (10 marks)
b. Describe the following types of planning
i) Spatial planning (4 marks)
ii) Social planning (4 marks)
iii) Environmental planning (4 marks)
iv) Policy planning (4 marks)
v) Economic planning (4 marks)
Q2. a) Discuss factors which influence the location of human settlements (10 marks)
b. What are the characteristics of informal settlements (10 marks)
Q3 a. Explain the roles that cities play within the city system (4 marks)
b. Discuss any seven urban problems experienced in Kenya (14 marks)
Q4. a. Discuss the factors that influenced Renaissance Town Planning (6 marks)
b. Explain the neighbourhood concept in urban planning (6 marks)
c. With illustrations, discuss Ebenezer Howard’s concept of the Garden City (8 marks)
Q5a. As a professional planner in the public sector or private practice, describe the idealistic objectives that you will aim at achieving (10 marks)
b. Discuss the various purposes that planning serves in society (10 marks)
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