Sukumaporn Chompreda. Study of the comfortable urban project operated by Phetchabun municipal government Thailand. Master's Degree(Environmental Planning for Community and Rural Development ). Mahidol University. : Mahidol University, 2007.
Study of the comfortable urban project operated by Phetchabun municipal government Thailand
Abstract:
There were 2 mains objectives of this study. 1) To study the Comfortable
Urban Project operated by Phetchabun municipal government, Thailand. 2) To study
the results of implementation of the Comfortable Urban Project by survey research of
373 community members. The data were analyzed by using percentage, mean,
standard deviation, and T test for independent sample test, and one way ANOVA
and multiple comparison by Scheffe method.
Land use planning control within Phetchabun municipal government area has
classified 13 categories. The rural and agriculture zone has the most area, 43.23%, and
controls urban extension and preserves the land use for agricultural and environmental
conditions. Protection and promotion of art and culture has the least area, 0.20%,
located around the ancient canal and old city wall. Population density could be divided
into 3 levels, the highest was found at community 13 (Phu Khao Din Pattana), a
moderate density was found at community 11 (Talad Pattana), and a low density was
found at community 7 (Phet Nikorn Bamrung).
The Comfortable Urban Project has been implemented by Phetchabun
municipal government as a sample study. In the research conducted, demography
factors such as age and occupation were considered. Based on the data gathered it was
rated that Phetchabuns response was of moderate level, with significant difference at
0.05 level. Land use planning control within Phetchabun municipal government areas
has a low level response, of which, age has been a factor of research, most respondents
had a low participating knowledge of city planning. City planning aims to change the
buildings/infrastructure, keep them in order, create comfortable accessibility and
create a beautiful surroundings, the percentage of the response was 79.40%. With
regards to Phetchabuns history, a low level of response was given. The demography
factors being used in the research were gender, occupation and educational level. Only
a few respondents have a knowledge of their municipal governments history, but
75.90% of them knew their municipals symbol.
Recommendations; create a study and activities for city planning improve the
strategy of urban development under the framework of the Comfortable Urban Project,
and promote knowledge and understanding of the history of Phetchabun.