12722 (v.3) Planning Systems 112


 

Area:Department of Urban and Regional Planning
Credits:12.5
Contact Hours:2.0
Lecture:1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:The ideology of urban and regional planning. The evolution of planning instruments and agencies in Western Australia. Case study analysis and assessment of planning activity.
 
Unit Outcomes: On successful completion of this unit, students will have developed an understanding of the evolution of the planning system in Western Australia. Gained insight into contemporary planning practices and processes. Developed an interest in particular components of the planning system. Located planning activity within a broad institutional setting. Identified the strengths and weaknesses of the Western Australian planning system.
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: Department of Planning and Urban Development. (1990). Metroplan. Perth. Department of Planning and Urban Development. (1990), Urban Expansion Policy Statement for the Perth Metropolitan Region. Perth. Department of Planning and Urban Development. (1991),Metropolitan Centres Policy. Perth. Department of Planning and Urban Development. (1992), Basic Raw Materials Policy Statement for the Perth Metropolitan Region. Perth. Department of Planning and Urban Development. (1992), Metropolitan Regional Residential Policy. Perth. State Planning Commission (various dates) Development Control (including subdivision) Policy Manual No. Perth. Western Australian Planning Commission.(1995), Metropolitan Rural Policy. Perth. Western Australian Planning Commission. (1995), Bunbury - Wellington Regional Plan. Perth. Western Australian Planning Commission. (1996), State Planning Strategy. Perth.
Unit Texts: Hedgecock, D. and Yiftachel, O. (1992), Urban and Regional Planning in Western Australia- Historical and Critical Perspectives. Perth, Paradigm Press.
 
Unit Assessment Breakdown: Case study (verbal) 10%, Case study (written) 30%, Class test 50%, Contribution 10%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

 

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