• Semester 1 (External)

Synopsis

This unit provides students with an introduction to urban and regional
planning  as  it  is  practiced in Australia today.  It  is  aimed  at
providing  those who will work in allied professions with a  knowledge
of  planning  principles and practice, and the major  planning  issues
confronting urban societies at the beginning of the 21st century.  The
unit  begins  with  a  study of the evolution of  urban  and  regional
planning  theory and practice, with an emphasis on urban design.  This
is  followed  by a review of current planning processes  as  they  are
applied  at  State, regional and local government levels in Australia.
Considerable emphasis is placed on the legislative framework which  is
used  by  local  government to prepare town planning  schemes  and  to
control land use and development. The Integrated Planning Act 1997  is
used  as  an  example  of progressive planning legislation.  The  unit
concludes  with  a discussion of the major urban planning  and  design
issues that will need to be resolved in the coming years.