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p NAMIBIA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

FACULTY OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND SPATIAL SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE AND SPATIAL PLANNING

QUALIFICATION: Bachelor of Town and Regional Planning

QUALIFICATION CODE: O7BTAR LEVEL: 6

COURSE CODE: PLP6215 COURSE NAME: Principles and Guidelines for Layout

Planning

SESSION: November 2019 PAPER: THEORY

DURATION: 3 HOURS MARKS: TOTAL 100

FIRST OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER

EXAMINER(S) | Mr. Jacques Korrubel / 207 2683 / [email protected]

MODERATOR: | MS. Kristy Asino / 207 2244 / [email protected]

INSTRUCTIONS

Answer ALL the questions.

Write clearly and neatly.

Number the answers clearly.

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The addition of sketches to answers is recommended

PERMISSIBLE MATERIALS

1. Calculator, ruler, pencil and eraser

THIS QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF 5 PAGES (Including this front page)

Principles and Guidelines for Layout Planning PLP621S

Question 1

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(a) Name this generic form of Hard Open Spaces. (1)

(b) List the categories of qualitative and quantitative design guidelines that could be used

to improve the design of this generic form of Hard Open Spaces. (5)

[6]

Question 2

In order to compile a base map of an area that will be subjected to the planning and designs of

layouts, certain land use planning control and management documents must be consulted.

(a) Name these land use planning control and management documents. (3)

(b) Highlight the information contained in these documents that will assist planners in

the design and planning of layouts. (10)

[13]

First Opportunity Question Paper Page 2 of 5 November 2019


Question 3

The configuration of junctions within movement networks results in certain networks being

classified as either “open” or “closed” movement networks.

(a) List the generic movement networks from the most open network to the one that

is seen as a totally closed network. (5)

(b) Provide sketches of the movement networks listed in 3.(a) above to illustrate their

level of openness or closeness. (5)

[10]

Question 4

The placement of public institutions and recreational facilities inside or in between

neighbourhoods are guided by the structural design principle of “accommodating sameness and

diversity”. In what way would you apply this structural design principle in your neighbourhood

design?

[6]

Question 5

When land is subdivided town planners can use various generic street block subdivision options.

(a) Provide a detailed sketch of the Looped street block option. (2)

(b) Provide a detailed sketch of the Woon Erf street block option. (3)

(c) Compare the positive and negative design aspects of the 2 options mentioned

above.

(10) [15]

Question 6

The installation of a sewer network is critical for the safeguarding of residential developments in a

settlement. Describe what layout implications a storm water management service will have on the

design of a settlement.

[8]



Question 7

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Sa, x The illustration above depicts a public transport interchange. The locality of such a transport

interchange is guided by certain structural principles of settlement design.

(a) Identify the specific structural principle. (1)

(b) Provide a sketch, inclusive of a proper legend, illustrating this structural principle. (6)

(c) Explain the theory / methodology behind this structural principle to achieve structure and

order within human settlements. (6)

[13]

Question 8

Specific locational guidelines / rules exist for the planning and design of soft open spaces. Provide

the specific locational guidelines for the following generic forms of soft open spaces:

(a) Formal parks (3)

(b) Sport fields (3)

(c) Urban agriculture (4) [10]



Question 9


layouts, certain cadastral information documents must be consulted which focus purely on the

physical characteristics of an area. List the information contained in following documents that

could assist a planner with their layout designs.

(a) Topographical maps (5)

(b) Aerial photos (3)

(c) Orthophotos (3)

(d) Geographical survey maps (3)

[14]

Question 10

If an urban settlement is monitored and evaluated in terms of its performance qualities and it

seems to promote higher population densities which foster specialisation and diversification of

economic activities, it can be concluded that one of the performance qualities are well

established.

(a) Name the specific performance quality described above. (1)

(b) Provide evidence of other outcomes of applying this performance quality in the

design of urban settlements (4)

[5]

END Total [100]


p NAMIBIA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

FACULTY OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND SPATIAL SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE AND SPATIAL PLANNING

QUALIFICATION: Bachelor of Town and Regional Planning

QUALIFICATION CODE: 07BTAR LEVEL: 6

COURSE NAME: Principles and Guidelines for Layout

Planning

SESSION: November 2019 | PAPER: THEORY

DURATION: 3 Hours — MARKS: Total 100

COURSE CODE: PLP621S

FIRST OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION MEMORANDUM

_EXAMINER(S) | Mr. Jacques Korrubel / 207 2683 / [email protected] MODERATOR: Ms. Kristy Asino / 207 2244 / [email protected]

INSTRUCTIONS

1. The model answers are used as guidelines only.

2. The information presented by the students will be evaluated on merit.

THIS MEMORANDUM CONSISTS OF 10 PAGES (Including this front page)


(a) Name these land use planning control and management documents. (3)

(b) Highlight the information contained in these documents that will assist planners in

the design and planning of layouts. (10)

[13] Answer Question 2:

(a) Policy Areas and Policy Plans V

Town Planning Schemes V

Structure Plans V

Policy Areas and Policy Plans

o Future land use changes V

o Land use and building restrictions in certain areas V

Town Planning Schemes

o Land use and building control measures and regulations V

o Erf zonings and building lines V

o Movement network reserves V

o Demarcation of policy areas V

Structure Plans

o Long term development direction and scenarios V

o Major new land uses and developments expected V

o Future bulk infrastructure developments V

o Locality of new park, open spaces & recreational areas V

Question 3

The configuration of junctions within movement networks results in certain networks being

classified as either “open” or “closed” movement networks.

(a) List the generic movement networks from the most open network to the one that

is seen as a totally closed network. (5)

(b) Provide sketches of the movement networks listed in 3.(a) above to illustrate their

level of openness or closeness. (5)

[10] Answer Question 3

(a) (must be in correct order)

e Rectangular, multidirectional grid network V

e Distorted rectangular, multidirectional grid network V

e Radial multi directional network V

e Looped, hierarchical network V

e Branched hierarchical network V

First Opportunity Exam Memorandum Page 3 of 10 November 2019


(c) Compare the positive and negative design aspects of the 2 options mentioned above.

(10) [15]

Answer Question 5

(a) Loop subdivision layout

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LOOPED STREET BLOCK

Positive aspects

¢ Loop layouts is a common form of access street. V

e The loop type layout provides greater efficiency in terms of network length: area ratios, network

length: dwelling unit ratios, and residential densities, than the grid subdivision pattern. V



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Train tickets are available for purchase in the Eastern and Western coacourses of Parramatta Station.

The illustration above depicts a public transport interchange. The locality of such a transport

interchange is guided by certain structural principles of settlement design.

(a) Identify the specific structural principle. (1)

(b) Provide a sketch, inclusive of a proper legend, illustrating this structural principle. (6)

(c) Explain the theory / methodology behind this structural principle to achieve structure and

order within human settlements. (6)

[13]

Answer Question 7

(a) The structural principle of reinforcement V

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LEGEND

A. Road-based public transport and private vehicles on high order limited-access routes: bus, taxi and private

vehicles.

B. Heavy rail-based public transport: train. C. Light rail-based and road-based public transport as well as private vehicles: tram, bus, taxi, private vehicles.

1. First order centre. All modes of transportation.

2. Second order centre. Mixed transportation: train, bus, taxi, private vehicle, walk.

(b) 3. Local order centre. Local transportation: taxi, private vehicle, bicycle, walk.



(c) 1 mark per bullet

e Located next to sources of irrigation water, in the form of rivers, storm water

retention ponds and oxidation pondsV

Located close to low income residential area to limit travel expensesV

Located close to local marketsV

Located within under-utilized land such as servitudesV

Question 9


layouts, certain cadastral information documents must be consulted which focus purely on the

physical characteristics of an area. List the information contained in following documents that

could assist a planner with their layout designs.

(a) Topographical maps

(b) Aerial photos

(c) Orthophotos

(d) Geographical survey maps

Answer Question 9:

(a) Topographical maps

Bulk infrastructure and public facilities V

Natural features and land marks V

Contours V

LO or UTM coordinate system & trig beacons V

Data to calculate gradient and conduct a slope analysis V

(b) Aerial photos

Image of real life, up to date picture of physical developments V

Provides for stereoscopic analysis of terrain V

Identifiable land uses and structures and land use & density surveys V

(c) Orthophotos

Provides scale correct mosaic of aerial photos V

Contour lines V

Baseline information for draft conceptual designs V

(d) Geographical survey maps

Geological conditions and classifications V

Soil and mineral classifications V


November 2019

PLP621S

Principles and Guidelines for Layout Planning

Included:

Moderator’s report

Ist Opportunity question paper

1$* Opportunity Memorandum

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