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: | An introduction to the meaning and purpose of planning. Description of the evolution of planning thought and practice. Explanation of the characteristics of the planning system of Western Australia. |
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Unit Outcomes: | Upon completion of this unit students will have developed an understanding of the origins of planning (philosophy and purpose), the evolution of planning in Western Australia and current planning in Western Australia. Gained understanding of subdivision, suburban, local, metropolitan and non metropolitan planning. Developed an understanding of transport and rural planning, and urban design. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Department of Planning and Urban Development (DPUD), (1990). Metroplan. Perth. DPUD, (1990). Urban Expansion Policy Statement for the Perth Metropolitan Region. Perth. DPUD, (1991). Metropolitan Centres Policy. Perth. DPUD, (1992). Basic Raw Materials Policy Statement for the Perth Metropolitan Region. Perth. DPUD, (1992). Metropolitan Regional Residential Policy. Perth. State Planning Commission (SPC) (various dates). Development Control, (Including Subdivision) Policy Manual No. 1. Perth. Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC), (1995). Metropolitan Rural Policy. Perth. WAPC, (1995). Bunbury - Wellington Regional Plan. Perth. WAPC, (1996). State Planning Strategy. Perth. WAPC, (1997). Metropolitan Centres Policy. Perth. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Individual reports (2) 40%, Group project 30%, Exam 30%. This is a grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 40100 Architecture and Urban Environment (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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