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Content : 1. Introduction (describe the project brief, the things that you have to do etc) 2. A City/Town - Investigation on Better Township or Town or City Guidelines and Issues 3. Investigation & Data Collection: Ancient and old cities/town 4. Investigation & Data Collection: The present towns/cities 5. Investigation & Data Collection: The future and better township 6. The New “X” Town / Or the new name (describe the new facilities, characters etc of the new town) 7. The Conclusion (describe what was important and others should follow or perhaps should know and what did you learned) 8. References list


INTRODUCTION This is the final project for ENBE AUG 2014, this project encourages us to

learn about town planning. We are required to learn and understand about

past, present and future towns and from there create our own future town .

The first part is of this project is individual even though we were split into

groups of 5, which is creating a proposal which includes a video about the town

we plan to build. From there the lecturers will pick out from that group of 5 the

most suitable town to put into life.

Once the lecturers have chosen the preferred town, only construction will begin

to create something spectacular.


2. Towns Town /noun/ Method of urban planning designed to repostion populations away from large cities by combining homes, hospitals, industry and cultural, recreational, and shopping centers to form entirely new, relatively autonomous communities.

A Brief History Millions of years ago during the Paleolithic Era our ancestors lived like nomads. Whenever there was a depletion of resources they had to seek for new land. Fast forward to the Neolitic Era, humans started to live in groups. They harvested crops and cultivated animals. The Neolitic Revolution was the bringing of agriculture, which encouraged denser human populations. Farming activities encouraged hunters to leave behind their means of nomadic lifestyles and live near to settle with others. During the Bronze and Iron ages, humans invented tools out of metal, because of this new types of construction could be possible. Trading became popular amongst man. More and more people settled for areas with constant water source and fertile land. They used tools to create irrigation systems and ports. As more and more people settled in the same area, a governing body had to be established to ensure things didn’t get out of hand. And thus a complex society was formed. As the villages grew larger, they formed towns, and as those towns grew they form cities. Towns and Cities serve as a centre of government. To be precise, during the emergence of the great nation-states of Europe between 1400-1800 led to the creation of existing cities with extended governmental functions.

What makes a Town ?


- Established municipal government - Proper infrastructure ; transportation, communications systems, clean

water - Education institutions

What makes a good Town ?

- Highly efficient and green public Transportation - Efficient road works - Many open green spaces - Proper Town planning

What is the future Town ? A place where natural disasters, financial crisis, riots, robbery, diseases are a thing of the past. The streets are safe for our young ones to roam, explore and learn from the new world at their feet. Racism is non-existent where all religions are respected not discriminated, a place where the towns people wont look down at their peers but instead engage in a friendly conversation, where the water and food is abundant and there are no draughts, the politicians do what is necessary for the people and not for their own gain. The real estate is affordable and not insanely overpriced. Because at the end of the day no matter how amazingly designed is your building, it is still meaningless if it does not affect the community around it in a positive manner.


3. INVESTIGATION & DATA COLLECTION :

ANCIENT CITY

Mahenjo–Daro

History

Mohenjo-daro was built in the 26th century BCE and is located in the south of

Modern Pakistan in the Sindh Province, on the right bank

of the Indus River. It was one of the biggest cities of the

ancient Indus Valley Civilization, also known as the

Harappan Civilization, which developed around 5000

years ago, around 3000 BCE from the prehistoric Indus

Culture, and lasted until 3,700 BP, the city had at least

35,000 residents.

Significance

From the archeological evidence this was a sophisticated society with a well-

planned street grid and an elaborate drainage system suggested that the

civilization of Mohenjo-Daro were skilled urban planners with a reverence for

control of water.


The city lacks pretentious places like

palaces, temples or monuments.

There’s no noticeable seat of

government or evidence of a

hierarchy. Modesty, order, and

cleanliness were apparently preferred.

Pottery and tools of stone and copper

were the standard. Seals and weights

suggested a tightly controlled trade

system.

The city's wealth and stature is evident in artifacts such as ivory, lapis,

carnelian, and gold beads, as well as the baked-brick city structures

themselves. A watertight pool called the Great Bath, perched on top of a mound of

dirt and held in place with walls of baked brick, is the closest structure

Mohenjo Daro has to a temple. Possehl, a National Geographic

grantee, says it suggests an ideology based on cleanliness. Wells

were found throughout the city, and nearly every house contained a

bathing area and drainage system.

Developed art thrived during that time- Archeologists also found that, the

people living in Mohenjo-Daro were expert artists. They were expert in

terracotta pottery, stoneware bangles, glazed faience ornaments, shell and

ivory carving.


Conclusion

Mohenjo-Daro was a well designed city with a

planned layout, it separated public facilities

from the urban lower cities area. High walls

and low streets, a dense metropolis with

houses packed tightly together. Efficient

drainage was implemented along with trash

shoots to accommodate with the increasing amount of citizens and sanitation.

And the water supply system of the pool was properly constructed like modern

times.

Information or element to be implemented into new future city Mohenjo-Daro, is an ancient

planned city laid out on a grid of

streets. An orthogonal street

layout was orientated toward

the north-south and eat-east

directions. The street layout

shows an understanding of

the basic principles of

traffic, with rounded corners

to ease the movement of

carts. The drains are covered.

4. INVESTIGATION & DATA COLLECTION :


Present City

Curitiba

History Curitiba was born from the amalgamation of natives and Portuguese

immigrants, on the first plateau of the State of Paraná, at an altitude of 934

meters above sea level. Its name comes from the language of the Guarani

Indians and means pine grove. The name refers to the predominance of

´pinheiro-do-Paraná (Paraná´s araucaria pines) in its territory.

The city council of Curitiba dates back to March 29th ,1693. At the end of the

17th century, Curitiba had an agriculture of subsistence and its economic

activities were based mainly on mineral extraction.

The next economic cycle in the region was based on the ´tropeiros´: cattle

drivers who traveled with their herds from Viamão, in the southernmost state of

Rio Grande do Sul, to the fair in Sorocaba, in the state of São Paulo. From

there, the herds were then taken to the state of Minas Gerais. The cattle

drivers would spend winter periods in the middle of the journey, in the ´campos

de Curitiba´ (fields of Curitiba), and these campsites were set up would only be


dismantled when the cold season gave way to spring. These cattle drivers

would take advantage of their stay to carry out businesses, and by doing so,

they led Curitiba to become an essential intermediary trading post.

The cycle of cattle drives lasted for more than two centuries. With it, came

many distinct cultural features now part of the Paraná region, especially the

unique accent noticeable by pronounced Es and Ts.

The river has a low capacity and historically has flooded frequently, giving rise

to a large natural flood plain unsuitable for development.

Significance

You wouldn’t know it at 1st glance but a city in the south of Brazil has been a

world leader for he past 3 decades. Curitiba has a population of 3 million

people. Curitiba is a city in a developing country which has created a better

environment and quality of life than in much of the 1st world ,with their highly

efficient bus system, garbage-recycling program and a wealth of network of

parks.


Curitiba used to have a serious flooding issue. Much of the green space was

achieved by using federal funds

for flood control to build small

dams across rivers, creating

lakes and parks for the city

population and also to catch

runoff flooding in low-lying areas.

There are 28 parks and wooded

areas in Curitiba, creating a city

landscape which is unlike any other in a developing city.

The efficient buses that move across the Curitiba metropolitan region are the

most conspicuously un-Brazilian

feature of the city. Instead of

descending into subway stations,

Curitibanos file into ribbed glass

tubes that are boarding platforms

for the rapid-transit buses. a light

rail system would have required

20 times the financial investment;

a subway would have cost 100 times as much, money that Curitiba did not

have at the time. He planners came up with a “trinary” system that embraced

three parallel thoroughfares, a large central avenue dedicated to two-way

rapid-bus traffic.

Curitiba's waste strategy has additionally been recognised through turning

waste into a resource. By persuading the residents of Curitiba to separate their

trash into organic and inorganic waste. Residents could sell their bags of

garbage for bus tickets and agricultural products. Conclusion

Curitiba offers the world with a model in how to assimilate sustainable transport

considerations into business development, road infrastructure development,


and local community development and all possible with cost-efficient and

environmentally friendly solutions. Information or element to be implemented into new future city Mass transit, lower energy consumption and ecologically sensitive buildings.

Methods Curitiba implies to diverge city congestion are by zoning its tallest

buildings along main transit corridors.

Turning areas vulnerable to flooding into parks planted with many trees, and

creating artificial lakes to hold floodwaters, Curitiba has managed to address

its potentially costly flooding problem, in terms of flood control and drainage.

The cost of this strategy, including the relocation costs of slum dwellers, is

estimated to be five times less than building concrete canals.

Curitiba has also promoted waste management infrastructure and public

awareness on waste separation and recycling. How this is done is by garbage

trucks would come to collect garbage about once a month and residents of the

area will exchange their collected trash for items like bus rides or agriculture

produce.


5. INVESTIGATION & DATA COLLECTION : The future of Towns and Better Towns

Mega Box

Entitled Floating City, the team's proposal involves a series of prefabricated

hexagonal modules that tesselate to create all the infrastructure needed for a

city on water – from a transport network of yachts and submarines, to a floating

hotel and entertainment complex.

Recreational green spaces should be located both above and below the

water's surface, while farms, hatcheries and rubbish collection facilities would

allow the community to produce its own food and sustainably dispose of waste.

The modules used to construct the island would be prefabricated in a

factory then floated out to a site. A cruise dock would be an integral feature of

the city, allowing these new deliveries to be easily received.


Information or element to be implemented into new future city The Floating City has been designed with its

own docks, roadways and even farms

meaning it will be self-sufficient. The city will

be connected above water with a series of

canals meaning eco-friendly boats and

submarines could provide most of the

transportation. The metropolis will be made

from a series of hexagonal and triangular

modules which c onnect using walkways and

tunnels both above and below the waves.

While trees will be dotted around the oasis,

there will also be two dedicated green spaces

within the city for residents to enjoy, along

with panoramic views of the ocean. In order

to stop the underground tunnels becoming

polluted, and to keep the city eco-friendly,

citizens will use electric cars to get wherever

they need to go. Also the Floating City will be equipped with a dock large

enough for cruise ships, and to allow transport to and from the colony.


6. The New “X” Town

QUADRILITY

To have 4 united as 1 The solution to a new better town The streets of Malaysia are currently packed with constant jams on the

freeway. These jams are not only costly to our fuel budget but are bad for the

environtment and an utter waste of time; and just to add on our streets are

unfriendly and uninviting to cyclists and especially pedestrians let alone public

transport. As the number of personal cars increase something had to be done

about the congestion.

The only way to curb the downsides of an increasing amount of personal

motorized vehicles was to create a more inviting setting. Buildings needed to

be at a walkable distance from each other, creating a space which people

would rather pick up their bicycles and not pick up their car keys to reach their

destination. This being said, the streets needed to be safe, people friendly and

efficient, that was the main criteria for pedestrians and cyclists.

The aim of this new town is to create a open and inviting space for people to

meet each other and not to hide in their vehicles and commute to wherever

they were going but to interact with their fellow beings whom they live amongst.

Also to have a sustainable, green, advance city. While at the same time

changing the mindset of the citizens of Malaysia to be more matured and open

to the world around them.

I envision a town where commuting to a destination didn’t have to mean a

traffic jam at peak hours but a fast efficient and comfortable method of getting


where we want to go. The first step is to get rid of the cars and up the public

transport systems, because as I see it, the future isn’t about us individually in

fancy cars cruising along the freeway (which sounds nice and appealing) but a

future where we can just hop on to a bus and know that it’ll get us there in half

the time we could by ourselves.

What grid did I use? I used an style type octagonal grid infused with triangles and diagonals and

hexagons.

-Futuristic looking design

-Easily accessible by citizens from any corner of the town

Why Town floating on water? Because, the water is a natural shock absorber itself, the advantages are, will

not be affected by earthquakes, Tsunami’s are less likely as out at the deep

ocean floor the waves of the tsunami are small. Also sea air is charged with

healthy negatice ions that accelerate our ability to absorb oxygen. Which is

why after a holiday you feel more alert, relaxed and energized.

Important characteristics and elements? 1. Bicycle lanes

Bicycle lanes are paved and are closed from other mobile vehicles.

Also encourages cyclists to cycle to their destination instead of relying

on public transport only.

2. Green spaces The implementation of green spaces are well conceived in Quadrality.

Green spaces also double as community areas, so residents may

mingle with each other and improves economy.

3. The layout of Quadrality is such that it encourages you to take a walk


instead of taking a drive. With the highly efficient public transport

, getting to your destination has never been easier, convenient and

comfortable.

4.There are no cars here so the only way to get around is by bicycle, or

buses. I did not add in trains as they would be too heavy for the floating island

and much too costly to build, buses could be just as effective as subways in

moving people but for 500 times cheaper to implement.

5. To save time and increase efficiency, citizens will pay at the bus stops

before entering the bus to decrease stop time and the bus driver can better

concentrate on driving.

6. Buses will not run on fossil fuel but on electricity, because electricity is much

more sustainable than fossil fuel and also it does not pollute the environment.

7. I implemented a Bahai House of Worship into the town. Bahai is

samonotheistic religion emphasizing the spiritual unity of all humankind.[2]Three

core principles establish a basis for Bahá'í teachings and doctrine: the unity of

God, that there is only one God who is the source of all creation; the unity of

religion, that all major religions have the same spiritual source and come from

the same God; and the unity of humanity, that all humans have been created

equal, and that diversity of race and culture are seen as worthy of appreciation

and acceptance


ZONNING

Hydropower Generator

Agricultural Farmland

Commercial Hub

Greenery Water Reservoir

Industrial

Sector

Trash and Sewage Management

Emergency Response Unit

Residential Area

Port Airport

Cultural & Religious Area

Tourism & Hospitality Area

Government Building

Business District


Zonning Greenery – Lowers crime rate, improves perceived general health, improves

cognitive functioning, develops psychomotor skills, helps kids with better

grades and social behavior.

Agricultural Farmland - Farmland provides a high level of capital security

and a low level of risk. Farmland is an effective inflation hedge, Farmland

investment delivers lower income volatility, Farmland investment delivers high total returns

Cultural & Religious Area - To develop an understanding of the relationship

between culture, religion and sustainable living

Water reservoir – To ensure constant supply of water

Hydropower Generator – To be self sufficient in generating electricity.

Commercial Hub - Commercial focal point of a city. An important aspect that

can be said in factor of the commercial hubs is their role in facilitating

understanding and cooperation between communities.

Tourism and Hospitality Area – Because its near the commercial hub, so

tourists have easy access.

Idustrial Sector – Outskirts of the town, so won’t be an eye sore Trash & Sewage Management – Also around thr outskirts of the town and

near to industrial sector so wont pollute whole town.


Emergency Response Unit – Located in town center, centralized routes

makes for easier access to happening emergencies.

Residential area – Located slightly outskirt of town center so property prices

would not cost a bomb, but at the same time not too far to become unwalkable

distance

Government building – At the center of it all is the government headquarters,

I believe that there should keep an eye on everything that’s happening, thus a

high rise green building was deemed suitable.

Port – To allow access from cargo ships and other freight liners to support

business.

Business District – Also commonly called "downtown" or "city center". Near to airport so important people with meetings can reach on time. Airport – To allow more people to enter the city, does not limit tourism to just

marine but also air. Increase number of tourist


Master plan of Quadrality


The Conclusion The design process of the new town was not an easy task. From the structure

to the urban planning strategy and the features that make is sustainable, every

little detail was thought and put into accounted for in organizing them.

From this project I realized that we can improve so much on our town planning

in Malaysia. Such as why aren’t we focusing more on our public transport

system instead. We build large and wide highways to accommodate more cars

when in retrofact this is the opposite direction we are going. Buses should earn

the trust of the people so they may be more comfortable with using the public

transport.

Zonning is also very important, how you zone the areas of the city also play a

crucial role in having a great city.

I have personally learnt a lot from this project on town planning and hope to

contribute my idea in an actual construction project in the future.

A developed country is not a place where the poor have cars. It’s where the rich use pub-lic transport – paraphrased from Enrique Penalosa, former Mayor of Bogotá, Colombia


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