705-228 Australian Urban Planning

The subject reviews the planning of Australian cities (wherein greatest emphasis is given to the post-war period) and also assesses the future of planning. Australian urban planning is set in an international and theoretical context discussing the values and understandings that gave rise to the institutions of governmental planning. The subject has four main themes: Australian urban planning practice today, with examples of policy making and implementation, the changing governmental context of urban planning, the tension between private sector development and its regulation and the new agenda for planning in the 21st century.

On completion of the subject students should be able to:

• Understand contemporary planning practice as an historical phenomenon.

• Observe and investigate the social impact of urban development.

• Think critically about the causes of urban conflict.

• Demonstrate skill in communication and debate.

On completion of the subject students should have developed the following skills and capabilities:

• Summarizing documents and writing short papers.

• Reviewing theoretical argument.

• Preparing planning policy statements.

• Observing current urban problems.

• Expressing ideas visually

• Discussing ideas in a group

Tutorial papers to the equivalent of 3000 words (60%), and a two-hour examination (40%).