What is integrated land use planning?
Integrated land-use planning (called “land-use planning” here) involves the allocation of land to different uses across a landscape in a way that balances economic, social and environmental values.
What is URA Masterplan?
The Master Plan (MP) is the statutory land use plan which guides Singapore’s development in the medium term over the next 10 to 15 years. It is reviewed every five years and translates the broad long-term strategies of the Concept Plan into detailed plans to guide the development of land and property.
What’s new in the URA Master Plan 2019?
The Master Plan 2019 (MP19) was gazetted on 27 Nov 2019, and focuses on planning for inclusive, sustainable, and green neighbourhoods with community spaces and amenities for all to enjoy. It also includes strategies that plan for the rejuvenation of our familiar places and to create capacity to meet our future needs.
Why is it important to have an integrated land use plan and policy?
Benefits of land-use planning By examining all land uses in an integrated manner, land-use planning identifies the most efficient tradeoffs between land-use options and links social and economic development with environmental protection and enhancement, thus helping to achieve sustainable land management.
How do you create a land use plan?
- Establish goals and terms of reference.
- Organize the work.
- Analyse the problems.
- Identify opportunities for change.
- Evaluate land suitability.
- Appraise the alternatives: environmental, economic and social analysis.
- Choose the best option.
- Prepare the land-use plan.
What are the process involved in land use planning?
Make a preliminary identification of problems and opportunities. Identify constraints to implementing improvements. Establish the criteria for making decisions on land use. Set the scope of the plan.
What is URA Concept plan?
Concept Plan This guides Singapore’s development over the next 40 to 50 years, and covers strategic land use and transportation. It ensures that there is sufficient land available to meet the needs of long-term population and economic growth, balanced with a quality living environment.
Can URA Master Plan change?
The Master Plan may be amended from time to time. Please use the following links to view the proposed and approved amendments to the Master Plan and the Master Plan with approved amendments incorporated.
What does Master Plan include?
A master plan is a dynamic long-term planning document that provides a conceptual layout to guide future growth and development. A master plan includes analysis, recommendations, and proposals for a site’s population, economy, housing, transportation, community facilities, and land use. …