Course overview
This course aims to equip learners with the skills to contribute to the development of sustainable urban growth which is grounded in knowledge of the history of theory in land use planning policy and practice as influenced by institutional, market and workplace culture factors. Emphasis is placed on the theoretical/conceptual foundations of urban and regional planning/city design since the ancient era through to the twentieth and twenty first century by examining the role of theory in different times and geographical contexts learners will develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills which are essential to shape sustainable urbanization in the future. This course aligns with the program's intent to provide learners with comprehensive understanding of diverse perspectives on the role of planning theory in practice to equip them for the contemporary global context.
- Planning theory and history
- Paradigm shifts in Planning
- Planning process and practice
Course learning outcomes
- Review principal developments in theory and history of urban and regional planning
- Analyse major theories and themes influencing urban and regional planning
- Evaluate planning strategies and policies in urban and regional contexts
- Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills essential to assess real-world planning issues
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