307890 (v.1) Regional Planning 311


 

Area:Department of Urban and Regional Planning
Credits:25.0
Contact Hours:3.0
Lecture:1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Studio:1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:To develop an understanding of the theories, processes and methods of regional planning and the links between regional planning theory and practice. To analyse the theories and objectives of regional planning in the context of national and international economic innfluences. To develop an appreciation of plan formulation, evaluation and implementation at the regional level.
 
Unit Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit students will have developed an understanding of the rationale for regional planning, regional planning systems and regional spatial form. Developed an understanding of democratic theory and structures of government and the evolution of regional planning and how it has altered over time.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References: Hall, P., (1996). Cities of Tommorrow. London, Blackwell Publishers. Glasson, J. (1994). An Introduction to Regional Planning. London, UCL. Gray, I. and Lawrence, G., (2001). A Future for Regional Australia. Cambridge, Cambridge University Press. MacRae, I and Brown, D., (1992). The Evolution of Regional Planning in Western Australia, Chapter 13 of: Yiftachel, O. and Hedgcock, D. ed., (1992) Urban and Regional Planning in Western Australia. Perth, Paradigm Press. Stilwell, F., (1992). Understanding Cities and Regions. Sydney, Allen and Unwin. Urban Research Unit, (1989). New City: The Australian Regional Experience in Retrospect and Prospect. Canberra, Australian National University).
Unit Texts: No prescribed texts.
 
Unit Assessment Breakdown: Individual report and presentation 30%, Team reports and presentations (2) 40%, Individual essay 30%. This is a grade/mark assessment.
YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  

 

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