DEVELOPMENT

CONTROL
ARC429
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Dimension of development control

• Buildability / extent of development
• Mixing of land and building use
• Visual impact
• Urban design
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Dimension of development control

• Mixing of land and building use

• Mixed-use developments: Combining

residential, commercial, and recreational spaces
in a single area.
• Adaptive reuse: Repurposing existing buildings
for different functions, e.g., transforming an old
warehouse into loft apartments.
• Zoning flexibility: Allowing for flexible zoning
regulations to encourage mixed-use
development and urban vitality.
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Dimension of development control

• Advantages of mixed land and building use

• Enhanced walkability and accessibility:

• Economic benefits: Mixed-use developments can
attract diverse businesses, increasing property
values and fostering economic growth.
• Social cohesion and community interaction:.
• Environmental sustainability: Promotes compact
development, reduces sprawl, and encourages
the use of public transportation.
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Dimension of development control

• Challenges of mixed land and building use

• Zoning and regulatory hurdles:

• Infrastructure needs:
• Design and planning challenges:
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Dimension of development control

• Buildability / extent of development

• Ground coverage
• Floor Area Ratio
• Maximum height
• Total Built up Area
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Question
You are planning to develop a mixed-use building on a plot
of land measuring 100 meters by 100 meters in a city
center. According to local zoning regulations, the maximum
ground coverage allowed is 50%, the Floor Area Ratio
(FAR) is 2.5, and the maximum height permitted is 30
meters. Calculate the following:
1. The ground coverage area for the proposed
development.
2. The total built-up area allowed based on the Floor Area
Ratio.
3. What is the maximum height allowed for the building?
4. Calculate the total built-up area based on the given FAR
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Dimension of development control

• Urban design regulation for a modern city

• Zoning regulation
• Building codes and standards
• Urban forms and design guidelines
• Streets and infrastructure design standards
• Environmental and sustainability standards
• Historic preservation and cultural heritage
• Public realm and open space requirement
• Parking and transportation requirement