Hobart, Online
Introduction
The principles and practices of urban planning and design shape the physical spaces and social lives of our towns and cities. In this unit, you will learn about the historic and theoretical context of urban design and planning, including Aboriginal approaches and perspectives. By gaining a deeper understanding of urban environments, you will build knowledge of contemporary towns and cities by studying key urban dynamics and processes such as climate adaptation, colonialisation, liveability, and insurgent planning. Focusing on a socio-economically diverse area, you will apply this knowledge in formulating just urban policy and developing a strategic plan for urban change. You will also develop knowledge and skills in urban design by applying design principles in on-the-ground evaluations of urban streetscapes. In this unit, you will benefit from applied case studies, and extensive engagement with professionals.
Summary
| Unit name | Urban Planning and Design |
| Unit code | KGA521 |
| Credit points | 25 |
| College/School | Sciences and Engineering School of Geography, Planning, and Spatial Sciences |
| Discipline | Geography, Planning, and Spatial Sciences |
| Coordinator | Associate Professor Kate Booth |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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| Semester 2 | 4/7/2027 | 26/7/2027 | 29/8/2027 | 23/10/2027 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Evaluate knowledge of the role of planning in colonisation to support the decolonisation of contemporary planning practice
- Analyse quantitative, qualitative and spatial data to enable evidence-based urban decision-making
- Critically apply urban design and strategic planning methods and principles to address complex urban problems
- Execute graphic, written and verbal communication skills tailored to diverse audiences to contribute to just and equitable urban change
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Teaching
| Assessment | Short test or quiz (20%)|Urban Design Journal (40%)|Urban strategic planning (40%) |
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| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Essential readings will be provided for each session, and you are expected to draw on these in sessions and assessment tasks. All of the sources are made available on MyLO, or in links provided in lecture powerpoints. |
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