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nAmlBIA unlVERSITY
OF SCIEn CE AnD TECHn OLOGY
FACULTYOF ENGINEERINGAND SPATIALSCIENCES
DEPARTMENTOF ARCHITECTUREAND SPATIALSCIENCES
QUALIFICATION: BACHELOROF TOWN AND REGIONAL PLANNING
QUALIFICATIONCODE: 07BTAR
COURSECODE: CCS611S
LEVEL: 6
CREDITS:10
COURSENAME: CRITICALCITYSTRUCTUREAND
COMPONENTS
DATE:JUNE 2022
PAPER:THEORY
DURATION: 3 HOURS
MARKS: 100
FIRSTOPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
EXAMINER(S) Jacques Korrubel, 061 207 2683, jkorrubel@nust.na
MODERATOR: Geraldine van Rooi, 061207 2359, gvanrooi@nust.na
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Answer ALL the questions.
2. Write clearly and neatly.
3. Number the answers clearly.
4. Use sketches to improve your answers.
PERMISSIBLEMATERIALS
1. Calculator, ruler, pen, pencil and eraser
THIS QUESTION PAPERCONSISTSOF 4 PAGES(Including this front page)
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Critical City Structure and Components
CCS611S
Question 1
The definition and demarcation of the boundaries of a city's Central Business District (CBD) is an
important skill every town planner should have. Compare the statistical and visual tools that are
available to town planners to achieve the definition and demarcation of the CBD.
[10]
Question 2
Adriana Allen, in her research on the Peri Urban Areas of cities, highlights the classical planning
perspectives planners used to control and manage the Peri Urban Area. Provide a detail description
of these planning perspectives and their areas of intervention. (Provide the answer in a table
format).
[10]
Question 3
You are appointed to determine the appropriate number and size of Public Open Spaces in a certain
community. Describe the methods you would use to complete your assignment.
[6]
Question 4
Provide sketches with a legend describing the locality of the different structural components of
cities as per:
(a) the model developed by Homer Hoyt in 1939 (study of 40+ American Cities) (5)
(b) the model developed by Chauncy Harris and Edward Ullman in 1945
(5)
[10]
Question 5
The figure below illustrates the "K3" Market Principle of Walter Christaller's Central Place Theory
that is used to determine the hierarchy of urban settlements and the spatial distribution of
commercial developments.
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a) Provide a detailed explanation why this is called the K3 Market principle.
(6)
b) Define the "Threshold" factor within the Central Place Theory.
(3)
c) Define the "Market area/ range" factor within the Central Place Theory.
(3)
(12)
Question 6
The figure below illustrates one guideline of a Sustainable Community Unit, being that basic facilities
should be within walking distance from people's residences.
Distances to facilities
Sustahmblo Community Planning Is based on
the household 1>erspective. Tho focus Is put on
avallniblllty and accessibility of work,
services and recreation within walking
distance.
Isam
I200111
I
corner shop
meeting place
play ground
publlc open
101110
infonnal
business
space
I400 m lsoom
Isoom
I
)primary school
morkot
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fonnal business zone
public transport
crOche
nelgbourhood
centre
play aren
sports field
How would you test if a neighbourhood adheres to all the guidelines for it to be classified as a
Sustainable Community Unit?
(9)
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Question 7
Town and Regional Planners can rate the utility value of different shopping centres in a town for a
specific customer. Describe the model you would use to rate the utility value of shopping centres.
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Question 8
The City of Windhoek would like to develop more new public open spaces in line with its Open Space
Policy. Describe the general principles that must be considered when the locality of a new Public
Open Space must be decided upon.
[8]
Question 9
The various recreational areas found in municipal areas can be divided into various categories. Name
these categories and include an example of each category.
[8]
Question 10
You, as a Town and Regional Planner, are invited to the Namibia Association of Local Authorities to
lead a workshop discussion on the possible use of Integrated Development Plans in our Villages,
Towns and Municipalities.
(a) Provide an explanation on the general steps or procedures executed for the compilation of
an Integrated Development plan
(8)
(b) Describe the benefits a Local Authority could derive from implementing an Integrated
Development Plan in their area of jurisdiction.
(8)
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TOTAL [100]
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