Urban Management and Law

Course aim

To provide students with an appreciation of the processes through which urban development occurs, with particular emphasis on the methods by which urban development and design projects are implemented.

Course content

Approaches to the promotion and regulation of urban development and design through plans, policies, laws, regulations and other instruments. Changing notions of urban management and governance. Strategic planning and statutory planning. Arrangements for planning and assessing development proposals in South Australia, including the assessment of projects of major economic, social and environmental significance. The administration of the planning system by state and local governments. Opportunities for community members to be involved in planning decisions. Appeal provisions.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Assignment 1: policy dimensions of urban management, Assignment 2: policy interpretation and case studies

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.