Postgraduate CUR-URP510-2021

Planning for Regions

Trace the links between regional planning theory and practice.Get an overview of international regional planning case studies from the UK and Europe. Argue the impact class, environment and multiculturalism can have on regional planning processes.

Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% Online

Available loans

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Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

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Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

apply and challenge the objectives and theories of planning at a regional level
critically demonstrate skills and techniques for the practice of planning at a metropolitan and regional level
validate the connection between regional planning and core social, environmental and economic issues
use data, investigative capabilities and analytical skills to develop policies and implementation mechanisms.

Topics covered

- The nature of regional planning
- Regional Planning Theories
- Politics of regional planning
- Planning regions and economic development
- Regional planning and state strategic planning
- Regional planning and infrastructure provision
- Managing regional water systems
- Indigenous Australia, native title and regional planning
- Regional housing strategies
- An International Perspective
- Regional approach in bushfire managment

Entry requirements

In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:

Core

CUR-URP-MAS-2021

Elective

Additional requirements

Equipment requirements - Access to hardware: webcam, speakers and microphone Audio / Video Conferencing
Software requirements - Access to the internet Standard Media Web links Embedded multimedia
Other requirements - Admission to degree required / Entry Permission Required Online Assessment Printable format materials Resources & Links Audio/Video Streaming

Description

Investigates the theories, processes and methods of regional planning and the links between theory and practice. Includes comparisons of regional spatial forms, city regions and plans, systems, agencies and legislation.

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