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12737 (v.3) Policy Planning Principles 312


 

Area:

Department of Urban and Regional Planning

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

4.0

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Examination of the principles and theories that lie behind policy planning by government agencies and the voluntary sector. The process of policy planning and the role of issues, objectives, indicators, policies and action plans. Techniques for policy planning and the interface between the elected political representatives and appointed technical offices.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have an understanding of the principles of the formulation, evaluation and implementation of urban and regional planning policy. An appreciation of policy planning in the spheres of Commonwealth, Stateand Local Government. Reviewed and analysed policies to identify those relevant for land use planning. Demonstrated an understanding of a planning policy statement for a nominated sphere of influence.

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:

Alexander, E. (1992), Approaches to Planning (second edition). New York, Gordon and Breach. Friend, J. and Hickling, A. (1987), Planning under Pressure. Oxford, Pergamon. Leung, H.L. (1989), Land Use Planning made Plain. Winnipeg, Canada, Ronald P. Fryand Company. Baldwin, S., Godfrey, C. and Propper, C. (1990), Quality of Life - Perspectives and Policies. London, Routledge. Carley, M. (1980), Rational Techniques in Policy Analysis. London, Heineman. Dror, Y. (1986), Policy Making under Adversity. New Brunswick, New Jersey, Transaction Books. Dunn, W. (1981), Public Policy Analysis. New York, Prentice Hall. Forester, J. (1993), Critical Theory, Public Policy and Planning Practice. New York, State University of New York Press. Frick, D. (ed.), (1986), The Quality of Life. Berlin, de Gruyter. Hall, P. (1988), Cities of Tomorrow. Oxford, Blackwell. Hogwood, B. and Gunn, L. (1984), Policy Analysis for the Real World. Oxford, Oxford University Press. Lichfield, N., Kettle, P. and Whitebread, M. (1975), Evaluation in the Planning Process. Oxford, Pergamon. Minnery, J. (!986), Conflict Management in Urban Planning. Aldeshot, Gower. Nussbuam, M. and Sen, A. (eds.) (1993), The Quality of Life. Oxford, Clarendon Press.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Final paper 40%, Tutorial presentation and participation 20%, Tutorial/Workshop essay 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 40100 Architecture and Urban Environment (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

2  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Not Online  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

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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