Market value shall mean the price at which land and buildings could be sold under private contract between a willing seller and an arm’s-length buyer on the date of valuation, it being assumed that the property is publicly exposed to the market, that market conditions permit orderly disposal and that a normal period having regard […]
Economic concepts of land
• In economics, land comprises all naturally occurring resources whose supply is inherently fixed. , it is a factor of production besides, labour and capital. • To planners, land is an intangible space on which development activities take place, contributing to its use and value. • To farmers, it is the productivity of soil. • […]
Management of Urban services
One of the key functions of urban management is the effective delivery of urban goods and services for the improvement of quality of life of people living in urban areas. The government of India as an urban reform agenda used “Service Level Bench-marking (SLB)” as a tool to enhance accountability for service delivery. The SLB […]
Urban management : Social Services and economic development
Social Services Local governments are often called upon to manage a diverse range of social services in their areas. These services include •urban health care facilities through dispensaries and clinics; •education at least pre-primary and primary education; •security from crime, public safety from fire and natural disaster and during emergencies; •welfare programs of physically challenged […]
Urban management : Infrastructure
Infrastructure development is critical to urban development. The local government, therefore, need to do proper planning, provisioning, operation and maintenance of urban infrastructure such as •Road network •Water supply and treatment system, •Solid waste management system, •Provision of electricity, •Urban transport system •Housing, •Communication systems ranging from telephone services to telecommunication. A proper coordination among […]
Urban management : Environment Natural Resource Management
It is one of the important duties and responsibilities of local government to do proper management of natural environment of cities. The cities natural resources must be managed in a such a way that it is free from pollution and environmental degradation. If the cities, especially large towns environment are not managed properly, it would […]
Urban management : Urban Land
Management of urban land is of the prime responsibility of local governments. The equitable, efficient and effective management of urban land is essential for city development. A few important issues related to urban land management are follows: a)Accurate and timely mapping, gathering and maintenance of land related data; b)Fair and quick land registration procedures to […]
URBAN MANAGEMENT
Definitions According S K Sharma : the Urban Management can be described as the set of activities which together shape and guide the social, physical and economic development of urban areas. The main concern of urban management, then, would be intervention in these areas to promote economic development and wellbeing and to ensure necessary provision […]
Factors of Decision making process in urban development
Legal Framework: Urban planning legislation is considered one of the urban planning tools, and a key element of sustainable urban development inputs. Legal frameworks consist of: 1. Planning regulations: This lay down what development is permitted on urban land. 2. Planning standards: which specify the level and quality to which all formally suitable land and […]
Decision making process in urban development
Decision making is a process of making a choice among a number of alternatives to achieve a favorite result. Decision making process is composed of eight steps 1. Define the problem: The most important step in decision making, if we define the problem wrongly, we will not have a right solution. 2. Determine Requirements: Requirements […]