Urban and Regional Development
Course Level Undergraduate
Area/Catalogue
ARCH 2055
Course Level
Undergraduate
Offered Externally
No
Course ID
105802
Unit Value
4.5
University-wide elective course
No
Course owner
School of Art, Architecture and Design
Course aim
To provide students with a more advanced understanding of the forces influencing the development of cities and regions.
Course content
The geographic, economic, and political context of urban and regional development; the determinants of land use, city size, and urban growth; and national and international economic changes and their affect on the spatial distribution of urban form. The roles and impacts of market failures, land use regulations, growth management, and urban containment policies on housing markets, open space and natural amenities, and development patterns. The interplay between public and private sectors in the provision and redevelopment of housing in cities and regions.
Textbook(s)
Nil
Prerequisite(s)
| Common to all relevant programs | |
|---|---|
| Subject Area & Catalogue Number | Course Name |
| ARCH 1012 | Introduction to Planning |
| ARCH 1014 | Understanding Cities and Regions |
Corequisite(s)
Nil
Teaching method
| Component | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| INTERNAL, CITY WEST | |||
| Lecture | 1 hour x 12 weeks | ||
| Tutorial | 2 hours x 12 weeks | ||
Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
Assessment
Essay
Fees
EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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