School Of Social Sciences And PsychologyPlanning the City: Development, Community and SystemsWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 101593.3
Discipline: ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES NOT ELSEWHERE CLASSIFIED
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 3
Credit Points: 10
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Successful completion of 80 credit points
About this Unit
This unit aims to provide students with a fundamental understanding of the role of government, focusing on the role and nature of planning across all levels of government from a variety of theoretical frameworks. It presents a critical examination of the urban development and planning processes, with particular attention given to the environmental and political issues associated with planning at the local government level. It looks at the changes and challenges confronting local government in view of the demands made on them by the changing social and economic conditions and societal values such as those relating to requirements for public participation, transparency and accountability. The unit also examines the role of private sector in planning and assessment processes.