OBSERVATIONS ON URBAN CHANGE AND PLANNING

To resolve problems in urban transportation, or to propose new transport facilities as devices leading to more livable and more effective urban communities, the common point of entry must be some degree of understanding of the term 'city.' The aim of this article is to probe into this understanding and to suggest relevance to transportation planning as a specialized element in the broad array of urban development planning. The intent is to raise awareness and pose questions as opposed to reporting on systematic research. A number of topics relating to urban change and growth relating to transportation planning are discussed.