A2 - comprehensive plan Flashcards
(16 cards)
What are the planning levels?
- Municipal level: Strategies and guidelines for planning.
- Regional level: Comprehensive plans, detailed development plans.
- National level: National interests, Environmental Code, Planning and Building Act (PBL).
- EU level: Area regulations and permits.
What is a Comprehensive Plan (Översiktsplan)?
- Indicates the direction for long-term physical environment development.
- Provides guidance for land and water use decisions.
- Not legally binding, but influential.
- Important for building permits and detailed development plans.
What is the assessment process for the Comprehensive Plan?
- Assessment (every 4 years): Is the plan still relevant?
- Revision process: Initiated if necessary.
- Consultation: Authorities, citizens, municipal bodies.
- Exhibition: Adjusted plan is displayed.
- Approval by the Municipal Council.
- Appeal: Only procedural aspects can be appealed, not content.
- Documentation: Includes the plan, statements, decisions, etc.
What content is included in the Comprehensive Plan?
- Use of land and water areas.
- Preservation and development of the built environment.
- Consideration of national interests & environmental quality standards.
- Long-term housing needs.
- Alignment with national and regional goals.
What is the purpose of zoning?
Divide land into zones with specific regulations.
Common method in developed countries.
What are the types of zoning?
- Single-use zoning:
- Separation of functions
- Mixed-use zoning: Combined functions
- Form-based zoning: Focuses on urban form
- Pattern zoning: Pre-approved building designs.
- Conditional zoning: Conditions for development
What was the process for Gothenburg’s Comprehensive Plan?
- Previous plan from 2009.
- New process initiated in October 2017.
- Consultation in spring 2019.
- Review in spring 2021.
- Adopted in May 2022.
- Digital format.
- Citizen involvement through workshops (e.g. schools).
What is Gothenburg’s vision?
A sustainable city, open to the world.
Three complementary strategies: A Close City, A Cohesive City, A Robust City.
What is the strategy for ‘A Close City’?
- Everyone should be close to daily necessities.
- Expand the inner city and develop nodes.
- Mix functions (shops, parks, recreation).
- Densification to improve quality of life.
What is the strategy for ‘A Cohesive City’?
- Counteract segregation.
- Create networks of streets, walking and cycling paths.
- Efficient public transport.
- Varied building types.
- Preserve and create meeting places.
What is the strategy for ‘A Robust City’?
- Climate-adapted and future-proof.
- Citizen participation in planning.
- Diverse business life.
- Preserve the city’s identity.
What are the focus areas of the Gothenburg Plan?
- Land use: Location of various functions.
- Infrastructure: Roads, tram network, cycle paths.
- Parks and recreation: Access to green spaces.
- Pollution & waste: Management of contaminated land.
- Flood risks: Identification + preventive actions.
What is included in climate adaptation plans?
- Plans to handle cloudbursts/stormwater.
- Specific solutions for high-risk areas.
- Long-term sustainability focus.
What is Backaplan?
A development area important for housing provision.
Includes parks and green spaces, road and tram networks, cycling infrastructure, and flood prevention measures.
What is Strategy 2035 – The Compact City?
Densification – a denser urban core:
* More housing → less housing shortage.
* More people → safer and more vibrant streets.
* More local services and shops.
* Improved and more frequent public transport.
* Reduced car dependency.
* More walk- and bike-friendly.
What are the strategic initiatives for Gothenburg?
- EU Mission: Net-Zero Cities: Climate-neutral by 2030.
- EU Mission: Adaptation to Climate Change: Building resilient communities.
