2.5. Street Patterns and Community Spaces

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is a Guntha?

   Hint

   Think about land measurement units common in India.

2. 2.

   Define settlement pattern.

   Hint

   Consider how homes and buildings are organized in towns.

3. 3.

   What is the major characteristic of old Tibetan camps?

   • Focus on farming
   • Focus on urbanization
   • Focus on tourism

   Hint

   Think about what was essential for sustenance.

4. 4.

   True or False: New Tibetan camps have more residential land than old camps.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider how needs for living space have evolved.

5. 5.

   Evaluate how different street patterns could influence social interactions in a community.

   Hint

   Consider the impact of layout on daily activities and neighbor interactions.

6. 6.

   Design a theoretical settlement plan for a community that balances agricultural needs with residential spaces.

   Hint

   Think about what would encourage both farming efficiency and a close-knit community.