307914 (v.1) Urban Regeneration 311

Area:

Department of Urban and Regional Planning

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Other Requisite(s):

Substantial completion: of second year course.

Syllabus:

Introduction and examination of the evolution of contemporary cities and the impact of change on land use, and the structure and functions of cities.

Unit Outcomes:

Upon completion of this unit students will have examined the evolution of contemporary cities and the impact of change on land use and the structure and functions of cities. Developed an understanding of the impacts of industrialisation on land use and flexible capital and industrial mobility. Gained understanding of globalisation and intercity rivalry, and new economies, new technologies and the service city. Developed knowledge of the commodification of cities and its impact on land issues, and inner city housing, and the quest for community. Gained knowledge of urban design and redeveloping cities, the information and knowledge economy, and home based work. Gained knowledge of types of redevelopment and agencies and of redevelopment agencies.

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:

No prescribed references.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Tutorial presentation 20%, Site analysis 20%, Case study paper, 60%. This is a grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y