APNC31013 CITY PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT

Objectives

1.      To explain the theories and concepts in urban planning

2.      To explain the principles and methods of urban planning

3.      To explain the process and stakeholder participation in urban planning

4.      To explain the challenges and opportunities in urban development

Course Contents

  1. Definitions of City planning
  2. Concept of urban design
  3. Urban planning process
  4. Planning for urban sustainability
  5. Planning and Building Regulation in urban context
  6. Urban Infrastructure planning; Recreational planning
  7. Urban smart growth
  8. Traffic and transportation planning
  9. Urban conservation and regeneration
  10. Urban sprawl management
  11. Neighborhood planning
  12. Urban management and governance
  13. Urban Information System

 

Teaching and Learning Methods

  • Lecture presentation
  • Professional discussion
  • Question and answer methods
  • Case studies
  • Field Study

 

Assessment Methods

60% marks will be given for semester examination which will be held in end of the semester

40% will be given for in-course assessments which include tutorial writing, individual and group and presentation, field based assessment