17913 Urban Redevelopment

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Description

This subject introduces the practice of planning for large urban redevelopment sites. It involves urban renewal with fundamental considerations of design-transport-land use integration. Students begin by exploring the purpose of urban redevelopment, and the methods and resources used to plan a large-scale redevelopment. They evaluate real world examples of significant redevelopment projects. Students work with an assigned site, drawing on background research to analyse the site’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. Based on this SWOT, they develop a masterplan proposal. The subject develops students' understanding of urban renewal goals and challenges, the redevelopment process, and teamwork.

Contribution to the development of graduate attributes

The term CAPRI is used for the five Design, Architecture and Building faculty graduate attribute categories where:

C = communication and groupwork

A = attitudes and values

P = practical and professional

R = research and critique

I = innovation and creativity.

Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs) are linked to these categories using codes (e.g. C-1, A-3, P-4, etc.).

Minimum requirements

The DAB attendance policy requires students to attend no less than 80% of formal teaching sessions (lectures and tutorials) for each class they are enrolled in to remain eligible for assessment.