Unit of Study: PLAN9063 - Foundations of Environmental Planning
The unit is primarily concerned with concepts relating to planning for natural and built environments. It emphasises conceptual knowledge, with examples and case studies to demonstrate the application of concepts in practice. Students are encouraged to think independently, creatively and critically in developing understanding and practical knowledge about environmental planning.The unit is in three modules.Module one: Concepts of the environment and environmental planning, deals with different environmental concerns and adapting issues (defence, sanitation, security, material wellbeing, hazards, civic functions, urban places, natural environments etc); the emergence of government with environmental reforms; types of environmental studies, plans and planning instruments; and urban form, access, densities and the distribution of activities.Module two: Environmental Assessment, deals with environmental impacts - social, economic, natural etc; theory and practice of environmental impact assessment; recognition of the limitations with impact assessment, and possible remedies; environmental studies and assessment statements; the structure of environmental arguments and impact statements; procedures for preparing and assessing impact statements; political and economic factors influencing environmental assessment; case study- review of a major EIS.Module three: Urban Development, deals with environmental studies, metropolitan planning and the roles of governments; infrastructure planning and urban form; differing perspectives on planned and natural environments; various roles of planning in managing urban growth and protecting the environment; and a case study - planned metropolitan growth. On completion, each student will understand the flexible and evolving forms of environmental planning; be able to review an environmental impact statement; and be able to prepare basic urban development plans.
Unit coordinator: Mr Martin Payne
Classes: Two hours lecures and two hours seminar per week.
Assessment: Three reports and graphics, based on group work on a project, with individual submissions. Each equivalent to 2,000-2,500 words in length.
Courses this subject is available in
This unit of study can be undertaken as a part of the following degree programs:
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