Landuse survey

What is a Landuse Survey?

A landuse survey is carried out to collect data on the type and distribution of land use in an area. It is usually carried out along a specified line, e.g. a street. In this case, the purpose of the survey is to determine the type and variety of goods and services that can be found and are available for tourists in Chinatown.

For example, when walking down Pagoda Street, you will observe that there are different goods and services found in various shops. Starting at one end of the street, you might find an electronic shop, followed by a souvenir shop and so on. Such land use will have to be recorded on paper.

How do you get started on a Landuse Survey?

Steps to take:

· On a blank sheet of paper, mark out the main street that you have been assigned.

· From the starting point (which should be at one end of the assigned street), start walking down and observing the different land uses on the ground floor of the shophouses.

· Use boxes to represent the shophouses along the assigned street.

· Label the different land uses observed in the respective boxes.

· Repeat this process until you reach the other end of the street.

When this is completed, you have come up with a landuse map of the street. Back in class, you should refine the map by neatening the illustrations and adding labels or short notes to provide further information about the landuse.