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1) What is urban planning? Please describe briefly in your own words.
2) The Role of the Practitioner Planner
Describe the role of the planner in influencing the physical layout and urban form of cities.
a) What kind of work does the planner do?
b) Where does the planner work?
c) Who are the other professionals that the planner collaborates with?
d) What are some of the challenges that the planner faces in carrying out his/her work
3) Understanding the Planning Process: You are planning to purchase a new car/house. What steps would you follow in your selection process? Consider the following five planning steps.
Step 1. There is a problem. How would you determine that there is need for a new car or a house?
Step 2: Collect Information. What kind of information will you collect?
Step 3: Compare the available different options or alternatives.
Step 4: Select one option or alternative?
Step 5. Evaluate the decision you made.
4) Community Engagement. Please describe briefly in your own words.
a) What is community engagement?
b) Why is it important?
c) Can you think of some issues in your community?
d) How you can be involved in community engagement?
