Thursday, April 1, 2010
Mixed Land Use ^^

What do you think this picture and video is for?




Planning? Thats right! This picture shows planning in the land. This is called LANDUSE PLANNING.

What is Mixed Land Use?

Mixed Land use is where different areas of land are assigned for different purposes. Usually, when they do this, it is called LANDUSE PLANNING

Google Definition: /- NONE :(

Pros and Cons of Mixed Land Use

pros-

1)Because everything is planned out, many people can go to places within walking distance of their homes. (eg: shopping centers)

cons-
1) It can be costly (because it requires construction and reconstruction of new and old buildings)
2) Leads to traffic congestion. (as houses are near shopping centers etc, there will be a lot of noise and air pollution as there is more human and vehicle traffic)

How Does it help?
"If you fail to plan, you plan to fail" Have you heard of this quote before? It is true. Sometimes though, failure may just simply mean little errors. The quality of life of the people may not be as great.If you fail to plan,a certain industry may have too much land while others too little. Hence, less problems arising in land later if you plan as it may be too expensive to demolish.

You would be able to use the land more effectively if you plan.

In Singapore...

Suntec City is an example of Mixed Land use in Singapore. It has a variety of shops, offices and hotels within walking distance of one another.

SUNTEC CITY:

London uses Mixed land use too.

By: Toh Wen Feng (17)

Sources:
EARTH OUR HOME 2nd edition textbook
MY HEAD :D