17913 Urban Redevelopment
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Credit points: 6 cp
Result type: Grade and marks
Requisite(s): 17902 Sustainable Urban Development AND 17904 Urban Design Fundamentals AND 17905 Urban Analytics
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses.
There are course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Description
This subject introduces the practice of planning for large urban redevelopment sites. It involves urban renewal with fundamental considerations of design-transport-land use integration. Students begin by exploring the purpose of urban redevelopment, and the methods and resources used to plan a large-scale redevelopment. They evaluate real world examples of significant redevelopment projects. Students work with an assigned site, drawing on background research to analyse the site’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. Based on this SWOT, they develop a masterplan proposal. The subject develops students' understanding of urban renewal goals and challenges, the redevelopment process, and teamwork.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
| 1. | Develop a masterplan based on effective application of principles of economic, environmental, and social sustainability. Apply principles of economic, environmental, and social sustainability to develop a master plan |
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| 2. | Develop a clear rationale for masterplan proposals based on research. Use insights from research to produce a clear rationale for masterplan proposals |
| 3. | Demonstrate an understanding of how a specific site sits within the metropolitan strategic planning context. |
| 4. | Demonstrate an understanding of the role of working professionally and effectively in teams of people with diverse professional and personal backgrounds in the development of a master plan. |
| 5. | Develop effective written, verbal, and graphic communication strategies. |
Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)
This subject also contributes to the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes:
- Work effectively in teams of people with diverse professional and personal backgrounds (C.1)
- Communicate with people with a wide variety of cultural, social, economic, and political perspectives and interests using verbal, written, and visual media (C.2)
- Develop creative solutions to complex problems based on research and evaluation (I.1)
- Prepare and critique plans and design solutions based on a broad understanding of urban and regional and environmental dynamics, and analyse (and develop) alternatives (P.4)
- Analyse dynamics driving land and property markets and articulate this to planning proposals (P.8)
- Design and conduct a research project to identify and evaluate alternative strategies to resolve a complex problem (R.2)
- Develop coherent and logically structured arguments that use evidence appropriately (R.5)
Contribution to the development of graduate attributes
The term CAPRI is used for the five Design, Architecture and Building faculty graduate attribute categories where:
C = communication and groupwork
A = attitudes and values
P = practical and professional
R = research and critique
I = innovation and creativity.
Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs) are linked to these categories using codes (e.g. C-1, A-3, P-4, etc.).
Teaching and learning strategies
This subject is taught fully online. Each week is self-paced through the learning management system. You are
expected to complete a range of different learning activities throughout the week. Activities provide opportunities to
learn, apply, and discuss the knowledge gained in a practical manner. Feedback is provided from both peers and
teaching staff throughout the activities. You are encouraged to actively provide feedback and interact with staff and
students in the exercises and on the discussions board(s). Online Zoom sessions will be held regularly throughout the
subject to allow you to interact with staff and students, ask questions and receive clarification and formative feedback
on your assigments.
Content (topics)
- About Masterplanning
- Background Research
- SWOT and Development of the Masterplan
- Refining the Masterplan
- Addressing Feedback
- Finalising the Masterplan
Assessment
Assessment task 1: Quiz on Module 1: ‘About Masterplanning’
| Intent: | This online test evaluates the student’s understanding of the process of creating a master plan for urban development, including defining objectives, analysing site and market conditions, integrating with surrounding areas, addressing challenges, and communicating the proposal through a professional report and graphics. | ||||||||
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| Objective(s): | This task addresses the following subject learning objectives: 1 This task also addresses the following course intended learning outcomes that are linked with a code to indicate one of the five CAPRI graduate attribute categories (e.g. C.1, A.3, P.4, etc.): I.1 and P.8 | ||||||||
| Type: | Quiz/test | ||||||||
| Groupwork: | Individual | ||||||||
| Weight: | 15% | ||||||||
| Length: | Length: 1 page, Landscape, PDF | ||||||||
| Criteria linkages: |
SLOs: subject learning objectives CILOs: course intended learning outcomes |
Assessment task 2: Redevelopment Proposal
| Intent: | The task involves creating a master plan report as a member of a group. Teams of students will create a master plan for a redevelopment site, similar to those developed in real-world professional settings but adjusted for the constraints of completing work within a single semester. Each student will act as an independent consultant to the team, preparing a specific section of the master plan report for their chosen site. | ||||||||||||||||
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| Objective(s): | This task addresses the following subject learning objectives: 1, 2, 3 and 4 This task also addresses the following course intended learning outcomes that are linked with a code to indicate one of the five CAPRI graduate attribute categories (e.g. C.1, A.3, P.4, etc.): C.1, C.2, I.1, P.4, P.8, R.2 and R.5 | ||||||||||||||||
| Type: | Project | ||||||||||||||||
| Groupwork: | Group, group and individually assessed | ||||||||||||||||
| Weight: | 40% | ||||||||||||||||
| Length: | 25 minutes presentation | ||||||||||||||||
| Criteria linkages: |
SLOs: subject learning objectives CILOs: course intended learning outcomes |
Assessment task 3: Amended Redevelopment Proposal
| Intent: | The revised redevelopment proposal serves as an updated version of the masterplan submitted in Assignment 2. The entire team should have considered the concerns, criticisms, and suggestions raised during the masterplan report submission. | ||||||||||||||||
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| Objective(s): | This task addresses the following subject learning objectives: 1, 3 and 5 This task also addresses the following course intended learning outcomes that are linked with a code to indicate one of the five CAPRI graduate attribute categories (e.g. C.1, A.3, P.4, etc.): C.1, C.2, I.1, P.4, P.8, R.2 and R.5 | ||||||||||||||||
| Type: | Project | ||||||||||||||||
| Groupwork: | Group, group and individually assessed | ||||||||||||||||
| Weight: | 45% | ||||||||||||||||
| Length: | 25 minutes presentation | ||||||||||||||||
| Criteria linkages: |
SLOs: subject learning objectives CILOs: course intended learning outcomes |
Minimum requirements
Students must achieve at least 50% of the subject’s total mark.
Required texts
Chapter 4. In: Understanding Land Development a Project-Based Approach . CSIRO Pub.; 2012:1 online resource (142 p.).
Chapter 3 and 8. In: Bertaud A. Order Without Design : How Markets Shape Cities . The MIT Press; 2018.
Recommended texts
Understanding Land Development a Project-Based Approach. CSIRO Pub.; 2012:1 online resource (142 p.).
Bentley, I., Alcock, A., Murrain, P., McGlynn, S. and Smith, G. 1985. Responsive Environments: A Manual for Designers. Architectural Press, London.
Bertaud A. 2018. Order Without Design: How Markets Shape Cities. The MIT Press; Full Book.
Connecting with Country. 2024.; online resource: https://www.planning.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-10/connecting-with-country.pdf
Carmona, M., Heath, T., Tanier, O., and Tiesdell, S. 2010. Public Places Urban Spaces - The Dimensions of Urban Design, Oxford: Architectural Press, 2nd Edition, U.K. Chapters 4-9
Frederick, M & Mehat, V., 2018. 101 Things I Learned in Urban Design School, Three River Press, New York, U.S.
Gotham, K. F. 2001. Redevelopment for whom and for what purpose? A research agenda for urban redevelopment in the twenty-first century. Elsevier Science Ltd.