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
- Definitions of City planning
- Concept of urban design
- Urban planning process
- Planning for urban sustainability
- Planning and Building Regulation in urban context
- Urban Infrastructure planning; Recreational planning
- Urban smart growth
- Traffic and transportation planning
- Urban conservation and regeneration
- Urban sprawl management
- Neighborhood planning
- Urban management and governance
- 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
- Teacher: Kabilan Suntharamoorthy