Regional planning

Although the term "regional planning" is nearly universal in English-speaking countries the areas covered and specific administrative set ups vary widely. In North America, regional planning may encompass more than one state, such as the Regional Plan Association, or a larger conurbation or network of settlements. North American regional planning is likely to cover a much larger area than the Regional Assemblies of the UK; both, however, are equally "regional" in nature. ==Principles==

Specific interventions and solutions will depend entirely on the needs of each region in each country, but generally speaking, regional planning at the macro level will seek to: • Resist development in flood plains or along earthquake faults. These areas may be utilised as parks, or unimproved farmland. • Designate transportation corridors using hubs and spokes and considering major new infrastructure • Some thought into the various 'role's settlements in the region may play, for example some may be administrative, with others based upon manufacturing or transport. • Consider designating essential nuisance land uses locations, including waste disposal. • Designate Green belt land or similar to resist settlement amalgamation and protect the environment. • Set regional level 'policy' and zoning which encourages a mix of housing values and communities. • Consider building codes, zoning laws and policies that encourage the best use of the land. • Allocation of land. ==See also==