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    Overview

    An introduction to the design of subdivisions and principles of urban design. The understanding required in the feasibility, design and planning of urban and suburban land development.

    This paper provides an introduction to the theory of the design of neighbourhoods, spaces, places and streets within successful towns and cities through a combination of lectures, discussions and assignments. The theory component is complemented with applied knowledge related to development issues, including associated valuation issues and development feasibility. The skills and theory covered in this paper are intended to add to those introduced in Land Development Engineering 1 and 2 and provide students with an introduction to the tools, techniques, knowledge and understanding required in all aspects of land development.

    About this paper

    Paper title Urban Design 1
    Subject Surveying
    EFTS 0.1334
    Points 18 points
    Teaching period Semester 1 (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,206.20
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Prerequisite
    (SURV 203 or SURV 213) and (SURV 204 or SURV 214)
    Restriction
    SURV 315
    Schedule C
    Science
    Eligibility
    This paper is suitable for students at the third-year undergraduate level and above who are interested in urban design and land development.
    Contact

    School of Surveying

    Teaching staff

    To be confirmed.

    Paper Structure
    The paper covers the following themes:
    • Scope of urban design practice
    • History of urban design
    • Assessing the design and development potential of land
    • Relationships between community and the physical environment
    • Urban design and development processes
    • Visual communication
    • Low-impact urban design and development
    Textbooks

    Textbooks are not required for this paper.

    Recommended: Public places urban spaces: The dimensions of urban design by M. Carmona, S. Tiesdell, T. Heath, and T. Oc (2010)

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Interdisciplinary perspective, Communication, Critical thinking, Teamwork.
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    Learning Outcomes

    Students who successfully complete the paper will:

    • Demonstrate the ability to think critically about human environments across a variety of scales
    • Demonstrate the ability to explore, define and respond to complex problems and provide sound reasoning for your choices
    • Understand the multidisciplinary nature of urban design and development
    • Demonstrate understanding of the development process
    • Demonstrate improved written, visual and oral communication skills

    Timetable

    Semester 1

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Wednesday 13:00-14:50 9-13, 15-22
    Thursday 13:00-13:50 9-13, 15-16, 18-22

    Practical

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend one stream from
    A1 Monday 14:00-15:50 9-13, 15-22
    A2 Tuesday 09:00-10:50 9-13, 15-22
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