Inclusive Cities

This subject is not offered in 2013.

120 hours

ABPL90266 Social Planning

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This subject was formerly called Social Planning.

The subject provides a theoretical perspective on inclusive cities and examines case studies of policy, planning and design that are intended to promote such cities. Case studies will include topics such as neighbourhood renewal, opposition to increasing urban density, homelessness and indigenous disadvantage. The case studies will require students to explore the underlying causes of the issues and to consider relevant urban policy and other responses.

On completion of the subject, students will:

1. Be familiar with the conception of an inclusive city
2. Understand the origins of cultural, economic and social exclusion and their urban character
3. Have experience in policy analysis

• Essay on inclusive cities Week 6 - 30%
• Case study policy review Week 10 - 30%
• Case study policy memo Week 13 - 40%

Course Reader - in print and electronic materials

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Generic skills developed through completion of this subject:

1. Link theory to social issues
2. Critical evaluation of conditions giving rise to exclusion
3. Policy analysis and writing