AR3031 Human Settlements Planning Syllabus:

AR3031 Human Settlements Planning Syllabus – Anna University Regulation 2021

OBJECTIVES

 To introduce the vocabulary, elements and classification of human settlements.
 To give exposure to planning concepts at different scales of settlements.
 To give an understanding of planning addressing current issues.

UNIT I INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN SETTLEMENTS

Introduction to planning as a discipline and brief evolution of the profession. Elements of human settlements. Human beings and settlements. Nature, shells and net works- their functions and linkages. Anatomy and classification of human settlements- locational, resource based, population size and occupational structure.

UNIT II FORMS OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS

Structure and form of settlements – linear, non- linear and circular, combinations. Reasons for development. Advantages and disadvantages. Case studies. Factors influencing the growth and decay of human settlements.

UNIT III RURAL AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN INDIA

Rural development plans, programmes and policies from case studies. Regional Plan. Area delineation, land utilisation plan, hierarchical system of settlements, their sizes and functions.

UNIT IV URBAN PLANNING AND URBAN RENEWAL

Introduction to urban planning in India. Scope, content and limitations of master plan. Structure plan, DDP/ZDP, planned unit development. Development control rules. Urban renewal, redevelopment, rehabilitation and conservation. Urban development projects – case studies.

UNIT V ASPECTS IN CONTEMPORARY URBAN PLANNING IN INDIA

Globalisation and its impact on cities. Sustainable planning concepts. New forms of developments, to include self sustained communities, SEZ, transit oriented development (TOD), integrated townships, smart cities. Case studies.

OUTCOME

 Ability to understand morphology of settlements and their generating forces and characteristics.
 An understanding of the role of planning processes in making positive changes to settlements.
 Awareness of planning interventions with respect to the current world.

TEXTBOOKS

1. C.L. Doxiadis, Ekistics, ‘An Introduction to the Science of Human Settlements’, Hutchinson, London, 1968.
2. Thooyavan K R, ‘Human Settlements- A Planning guide to Beginners’, M.A. Publications, 2005.
3. Ministry of Urban affairs and Employment, Government of India, New Delhi, ‘UrbanDevelopment Plans: Formulation and Implementation-Guidelines’, 1996.
4. Andrew D Thomas, ‘Housing and Urban Renewal’, Harper Collins, 1986.

REFERENCES

1. S. B. Golahit, ‘Rural Development Programmes In India’, Neha Publishers and Distributors, 2010.
2. ‘CMDA Second Master Plan for Chennai Metropolitan Area 2026: Vision, Strategies and Action Plans (Vol.I, II and III)’, Chennai, India, 2008.
3. V. Nath, ‘Regional Development And Planning In India’, Concept Publishing Company, 2011.
4. Government of India, ‘Report of the National Commission on Urbanisation’, 1988.
5. Hansen N., ‘Regional Policy and Regional Integration’, Edward Elgar, UK, 1996.