This book elucidates new techniques and applications of land use planning in a multidisciplinary approach. Land use planning refers to proper planning and distribution of land, so as to reduce conflicts and to utilize the available land in an optimum way. It encompasses areas like urban planning, regional planning, urban design, environmental planning and strategic planning, etc. Most of the topics introduced in this text cover new techniques and the applications of land use planning. It unfolds the innovative aspects of this area which will be crucial for the holistic understanding of the subject matter. This textbook is a complete source of knowledge on the present status of this important field.
