This document discusses various planning techniques used in the planning process. It outlines the key steps in planning including identifying needs, formulating goals and objectives, collecting and analyzing data through surveys, forecasting through models, drafting plans with alternatives, approval and implementation, and review. It provides details on techniques for identifying needs, formulating goals and objectives, collecting primary and secondary data, conducting basic planning surveys, using analytical techniques like carrying capacity analysis, and formulating the plan. Mapping techniques including preparing base maps and using remote sensing and GIS are also covered.