Urban & Environmental Planning
Technical Explanation
This service merges urban planning (city/town planning for growth, infrastructure, land-use zoning, transportation networks, housing, etc.) with environmental planning (ensuring such development is sustainable and resilient). It might include drafting master plans that incorporate green belts, estimating future service needs (water, power, waste), and developing policies for smart growth. Environmental planning ensures that ecological constraints (floodplains, wetlands, air quality) are factored into urban development decisions.
Main requirements
Often required for city governments or regional authorities updating their development plans, or for large-scale projects like new townships. Needs collection of socio-economic data, environmental resource inventories, and projection of future conditions (population growth, climate change impacts). It also involves public consultation to align with community vision. The output is typically a comprehensive plan or policy document mapping out land uses, key projects, and regulations to guide sustainable urban development.