Course results for Urban planning Subjects

Explore the challenges of planning in today’s changing rural Australia. Develop an awareness of the environmental, social and economic complexities and connections in the Australian countryside. See how other countries approach planning in rural areas.

Break down the development control process and see where it fits within the broader planning context.Why assess and control development—look locally, nationally and internationally for examples of development assessment practices.

Take a closer look at how local, state and federal governments are structured and organised in Australia.Explore the principles and concepts that form the basis for current legislation. Find out how such legislation can impact development processes.

Define what it is that makes a city sustainable or unsustainable.Look into transport, environmental, urban design and economic concerns. Address cities’ dependence on cars, trucks and motorcycles. Discuss the cities that are making an effort go green.

Open up the planning process to include community and stakeholder feedback.Unpack the history of participation in different areas of planning. Design your own participation program and oversee a participatory workshop using established techniques.

Map the origin and evolution of urban and regional planning.Draft arguments about the planning system's strengths and weaknesses. Evaluate real-world documents. Direct your theoretical research towards areas like transport, retail and rural planning.

Draw on lessons from the past as you consider the state of planning theory in the present.Incorporate theories from Foucault and Marx. Spot the broad trends that characterise the planning field. Use theoretical thinking to solve a practical problem.