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A wide area of parks of undeveloped land surrounding a community. Greenbelt

The process in which a piece of land, referred to as the parent tract, is subdivided into
Platting
two or more parcels.
Angles measured clockwise from any meridian, usually north; however, the National
Azimuths
Geodetic Survey uses south.
Usually the last stage of the final site development process prior to issuance of building
Final Plat
permit.
A 20th century problem emanating from rapid urbanization of areas surrounding a city
Urban Sprawl
which eats up the remaining adjacent rural open spaces.
A type of planning which emphasizes that the proper role of the planner is not to serve
the general public interest but rather to serve the interests of the least fortunate or least Advocacy Planning
well represented groups in society.
In the Philippines, this type of land use planning emphasizes the proper management of
land resources to ensure that the present generation can benefit from its continued use Sustainable Land Use Planning
without compromising future generations.
This code mandates that all Local Government Units shall prepare their comprehensive Local Government Code, 1991
land use plans and enact them through zoning ordinances. R.A. 7160
Reason for planning. Promote Human Growth
Phrase used to characterize development that meets the needs of the present
Sustainable Development
generation without compromising the needs of the future generations.
First Planner and developed the Gridiron. Hippodamus of miletus
A locale with a sizeable agglomeration of people having characteristics of an urban being. City
The main reason why the nomadic existence of early man metamorphosed to village
Agricultural Surplus
settlement and later to the birth of cities.
The rough equivalent of the present tenement cities that existed in ancient Rome, which
Insula
resulted from the population growth of the city and the congestion that existed in streets.
In urban geography, a concept where urban settlement is confined to the area within the
legal limits of the city and the congestion and virtually all of this area is occupied by Truebounded City
urban residents.
A Land Development Decision is also what kind of decision. Traffic.
The orderly arrangement of urban streets and public spaces. City Planning
He conceptualized the 'City Beautiful Movement'. Daniel Burnham
A tool used to control the manner in which raw kind is subdivided and placed on the
Subdivision Regulations
marker for residential development.
A profession which falls between planning and architecture. It deals with the large-scale
organization and design of the city, with the massing and organization and the space Urban Design
between them, but not with the design of the individual buildings.
The science of human settlement. Ekistics
By definition, settlement inhabited by man. Human Settlement
Planning for roads, bridges, schools, parking structures, pubic buildings, water supply,
Capital Facilities Planning
and waste disposal facilities.
The container of man, which consists of both the natural and man-made or artificial
Physical Settlement
element.
A spatial organization concept a general view of the pattern of land use in a city
developed by Ernest W. Burgess. The city is conceived as a series of five concentric
Concentric Zone Concept
zones with the cores as the central business district and fanning out from which are the
residential and commuter zones.
The remaining space in a lot after deducting the required minimum open spaces. Buildable Area
A habitable room for 1 family only with facilities for living, sleeping, cooking, and eating. Dwelling Unit
This is a type of a retaining wall made of rectangular baskets made of galvanized steel
Gabion Wall
wire or pvc coated wire hexagonal mesh which are filled with stones to form a wall.
A very steep slope of rock or clay. Cliff
A piece of grassy land, especially one used for growing hay or as pasture for grazing
Meadow
animals; low grassy land near a river or stream.
A long, narrow chain of hills or mountains. Ridge
A long, deep, narrow valley eroded by running water. Ravine

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On land, an encumbrance limiting its use, usually imposed for community or mutual
Restriction
protection.
Of land, a contiguous land area which is considered as a unit, which is subject to a
Parcel
single ownership, and which is legally recorded as a single piece.
A wall that serves 2 dwelling units, known also as party wall. Common Wall
Niemeyer believed that relating large areas to each other is freedom as in the planned
Brasilia
city of___.
In architectural terms, it is the relationship of the number of residential structures and
Density
people to a given amount of space.
The government arm responsible for the development and implementation of low cost
National Shelter Program
housing in the Philippines.
Housing provided for low-income groups generally through government intervention and
Social Housing
characterized by substantial subsidies and direct assistance.
A written agreement between parties, but it allows a specific period during which the
"Option to Buy"
buyer can investigate the property and make a decision.
Sometimes called "subscription money", this is a deposit given to the seller to show that
Earnest Money
the potential buyer has serious intentions.
A provision made in advance for the gradual liquidation of a future obligation by periodic
Amortization
charges against the capital account.
Written document to transfer the property to one person to another. Deed
They develop or improve the land as well as construct houses. Developers
Determines the value of the house and also is familiar with trends in the local market and
Appraiser
in the industry.
Helps people find a place to live, specializing and matching wants of buyers with the
Real Estate Broker
local supply.
Are usually large concrete slabs or otherwise panelized units fabricated in a shop and
Total System
assembled at the site.
Codes that deal with the use, occupancy, and maintenance of existing buildings. Housing Codes
Designed to regulate land use, to ban industry and commerce from residential areas and
Zoning
to separate different types of living units.
Construct three-dimensional volumetric units in a plant on a production line then hauled
Prefabrication Manufacturer
to the site.
System building is the complete integration of all ___. Subsystems
The improvement of slum, deteriorated, and underutilized areas of a city. Urban Renewal
An area which is within the city limits, or closely linked to it by common use of public
Urban Area
utilities and services.
Code of Multiplicities and
Two major hindrances to the prefabrication industry.
Tradition
Primitive
Three general types of structures. Vernacular
Grand
A piece of land with an economic use for farming. Productive Use
Lands for well-being like parks, plazas, and of similar nature. Health and General Use
Similarly as the cost of the land, neighborhood character have this effect. Social Implications
Minimum road width in a neighborhood development to ease traffic flow. 6.00 mts.
Which building component receives priority over the location to have the morning sun. Bedrooms
Urban Planning is defined briefly as the guidance of ___. Growth and Change
A lattice structure that serves as a summer house. Gazebo
In landscaping, ground cover is represented by ___. Grass and Plants
The art of arranging buildings and other structures in harmony with the landscape. Site Planning
The study of the dynamic relationship between a community of organisms and its habitat. Ecology
Preparations of an accurate base map for urban planning starts with ___. Accurate Aerial Mosaic
Appraisal of adequacy of a city's water and sewer systems needs of future land uses are
Comprehensive Plan
embodied in the ___.
Also called the blood-stream of a city. Transportation System
A form of absence of all the principles and organized development of a community. Urban Blight

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The city of Washington conforms to the plan type of ___. Star

An efficient and rapid transport system for automobiles to circulate across urban to urban
Freeways
areas.
A monument, fixed object, or marker used to designate the location of a land boundary on
Landmark
the ground.
A narrow passageway bordered by trees, fences, or other lateral barrier Lane
The projection of a future pattern of use within an area, as determined by development
Land-use Plan
goals.
The part of the surface of the earth not permanently covered by water. Land
A line of demarcation between adjoining parcels of land. Land Boundary
A survey of landed property establishing or reestablishing lengths and directions of
Land Survey
boundary line.
The study of an existing pattern of use, within an area, to determine the nature and
magnitude of deficiencies which might exist and to assess the potential of the pattern Land-use Analysis
relative to development goals.
A study and recording of the way in which land is being used in an area. Land-use Survey
In surveying, the North-South component of a traverse course. Latitude
An open space of ground of some size, covered with grass and kept smoothly mown. Lawn
A contract transferring the right of possession of buildings, property, etc., for a fixed
Lease
period of time, usually for periodical compensation called 'rent'.
A tenure by lease; real estate held under a lease. Leasehold

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