COMPREHENSIVE

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1. INTRODUCTION

ComprehensivePlanning Services1.1 In the planning discipline, the process of coming up with a plan is made more explicit. The gathering of data is made more scientific by the analysis and synthesis of data with the use of certain scientific tools for analysis likestatistics. The preparation of the final plan gives alternative options through consideration of various factors such associal and economic cost benefits, forecasting of environmental consequences and the like.

1.2 Comprehensive Planning Services is based on the concept of expanded planning services to include otheractivities necessary for the proper handling of the numerous components considered in the formulation of amaster development plan.

2. DEFINITION OF COMPREHENSIVEPLANNING SERVICES2.2 In the formulation of the Master Development Plan, the followingcomponents are to be considered:Physical ComponentEconomic ComponentSocio-Cultural ComponentTransport ComponentLegal and Administrative Component

2.1 Comprehensive Planning Services is the range of all services offered by the environmental-planner from data base gathering to environmental impact statements up to the formulation of the Master Development Plan.

COMPONENTS

ComprehensivePlanning ServicesPhysical ComponentConcerned with land use and the changes which occur within the physical environment (within the space where these activities take place).Economic ComponentConcerned with the nations assets and its managementSocio-Cultural ComponentConcerned with the people, their living conditions and the seeking of ways to ameliorate it.Transport ComponentConcerned with the movement of people and goods from one place to another.Legal and Administrative ComponentConcerned with the relationship of policies to the existing laws.

EXPERTISE

ComprehensivePlanning Services3.1 Planning calls for the detailed study of physical, social, economic and administrative components and as such requires the expertise and knowledge of other specialists.

4. THE ARCHITECT ASENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER 4.1 The Architects ability to synthesize and organize into a whole, various information relating to the usersneeds, users perception and expectations, site and climatic factors, construction technology, materials,cost and other information has qualified him to take the lead role inany undertaking that cut across various disciplines.

4.2 The Environmental Planner is concerned with the management and use of land as well as the conservationand upgrading of the human environment. Since the Architect,with experience in planning, has the social commitment and technicalexperience as coordinator of several disciplines, he is qualified as theEnvironmental Planner and leader of the multi-disciplinary team to offer Comprehensive Planning Services.

5.1 When the Environmental Planner is commissioned to do town and regional planning or urban renewal projects, he performs the following:Identifies existing land use, resources, social behavior and interaction.Undertakes environmental analysis, feasibility studies and demographic analysis.Examines existing laws, ordinances, political/social constraints.Prepares concept development plans, policies, implementing strategies to arrive at the Master Development Plan.

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COMPENSATIONFEES

ComprehensivePlanning Services6.1 As a specialized service, the Architect shall be compensated for by the following methods:

a. Professional Fee plus ExpensesThe fee of the Architect-Planner for the physical planning component is based on the schedule prescribedunder UAP Doc. 203-D Physical Planning Services while the fee for consultants, researches and otherout of pocket expenses are reimbursable to the Architect.

b. Multiple of Direct Personnel ExpenseRefer to UAP Doc. 208-B Methods of Compensation for details.

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