Urban design is defined as the shaping of public space, distinguished from urban planning by its focus on urban form, from landscape architecture by its focus on built form and from architecture by its focus on public space. This subject will introduce and critically analyse a broad range of concepts, ideas and theories that frame practices of urban design in a contemporary global context. Project types will include: new precincts and linkages retrofitting and revitalization new waterfronts transport-oriented design greenfield and brownfield developments informal settlements. Studies of urban design process will include: staging and displacement community process design regulation... -- Course Website
Prerequisites: Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: ENVS10004 Designing Environments Semester 1, Semester 2 12.50 ENVS10007 Urban Environments Semester 1, Semester 2 12.50
