12721 (v.3) Urban Analysis 112

Area:

Department of Urban and Regional Planning

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Studio:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Application of analytical approaches and source data sets related to urban planning. The complexity of central Perth serves as the contextural setting.

Unit Outcomes:

Upon completion of this unit students will have developed an understanding of the Central Perth District (CBD) and its central historical perspectives, form and function, commercial land use analysis (core versus frame), statutory planning (critical discussion on the impact of planning legislation), and strategic planning (critical discussion of policy priorities and strategic initiatives workshop). Gained understanding of urban renewal - global cities (the current round of socio-economic restructuring),gateway and competitive city ideologies, East Perth Redevelopment Authority, and gentrification versus affordable housing. Developed an understanding of Northbridge - historical perspectives, trends in tourism, culture and entertainment, and consumption of place and place marketing.

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:

Alexander, I. (1979). The City Centre - Patterns and Problems. Perth, University of Western Australia. City of Perth, (1967/8, 1977, 1987). Central Area Studies. Perth, City of Perth. Ministry of Planning (2000). Future Perth: Central City Indicators. Perth, City of Perth. Stilwell, F. (1993). Reshaping Australia; Urban problems and Policies. Marricville, Pluto Press.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Individual assignment 20%, Group assignments (2) 40%, Oral presentations 10%, Exam 30%. This is a grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y