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. |
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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. |
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: | 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. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Individual report and presentation 30%, Team reports and presentations (2) 40%, Individual essay 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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