The
important features to be considered with respect to the site of a town are as
follows.
1. Availability
of the natural advantages
2. Availability
of electricity
3. Available
means of communication
4. Climatic
conditions
5. Contours
of the area
6. Development
of the surrounding area
7. Drainage
of the area
8. Facility
available for sewage disposal
9. Fertility
of soils
10. Frequency
of the floods
11. Growth
of the trees
12. Nature
of soil
13. Position
of lakes and streams
14. Water
resources, etc.
Requirements of New Towns
The two important facts which are to be carefully examined before deciding the requirements of new towns are as follows.
1) Function of the town
A new town is generally formed or developed for specific purpose. The purposes for which the towns may be designed are commerce, industry, culture, education, defense, health, recreation, government administration, etc. these purposes will help boost the economy, social welfare and political condition. Once the function of a new town known, size of population to be accommodated in the town can be worked out.
2) Welfare of the people
A new town should be designed for the welfare of the people. The welfare of the people is measured by three factors, namely, amenities, convenience and health.
General requirements
- Amenities such as sewer lines, water supply, electric power, etc.
- Education.
- Effective road networks.
- Planned growth of the town.
- Provision for future expansion.
- Proper location of public building.
- Parks and playgrounds.
- Provision of suitable bye-laws for the town.
- Recreation centres.
- Zoning of town into suitable zone.
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