Transportation, Land Use and Urban Form

This subject is not offered in 2014.

120 hours

705-218 (ABPL20015) Transport and Land Use Planning (UG)

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This subject was formerly called Transport and Land Use Planning (PG).

This subject studies the theory and practice of transport and land use planning in urban areas. At the conclusion of the subject, students should:

• be familiar with procedures that have been developed for planning transport and land use
• be aware of the major international trends and debates in the area
• be able to place the history and practice of transport and land use planning in Melbourne in an international context
• be in a position to contribute to the formulation of plans for transport and land use

This subject aims to develop:

1. A working knowledge of the theories linking transport to urban form and land use
2. A toolkit of strategies and analysis techniques used in transport and land use planning
3. An introduction to the major debates in the field of transport and land use analysis

• Tutorial presentation & paper (individual): 10-minute presentation and & 1000 word paper, 30%
• Assignment 1 (individual): 1,500 word report (due mid semester), 30%
• Assignment 2 (group of 2-3): 3,000 word report (due end of semester), 30% (standard grades will be used for group work).
• Participation and engagement in tutorials: 10%

None specified

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

The subject aims to give an overview of an area that is frequently controversial, and encourage participants to read widely and think critically. The intention is to canvass a range of views and approaches.