Inclusive Cities (ABPL90266)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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This subject explores different understandings and expressions of social exclusion and inclusion in the city; what these contested concepts mean for urban planning; and how professional practice can respond to fashion inclusive cities. Case studies, working policy and theoretical perspectives are used to highlight key features of planning for inclusive cities, including for specific population groups like youth, aboriginals, the disabled, older persons, refugees and women. Students will examine the lived experience of disadvantage in the city, analyse urban issues through different theoretical lenses and study relevant urban policy and project responses to promote inclusive cities.

Intended learning outcomes

Upon completion of this subject students should be able to:



  • Explain some contemporary conceptions and principles of planning inclusive cities;
  • Identify and analyse the origins of social exclusion and their expression across diverse urban contexts;
  • Undertake clear and defensible assessments of the conditions that inhibit inclusive cities;
  • Appraise urban policy and projects in relation to principles of planning for inclusive cities; and
  • Develop robust planning responses for advancing inclusive cities.

Generic skills

Generic skills developed through completion of this subject include:

  1. a demonstrated understanding of theory and applied practice responses relating to social issues in cities;
  2. a developed capacity to prepare clear and defensible assessments of urban conditions and systems that inhibit inclusive cities; and
  3. an ability to analyse and prepare some planning responses for advancing inclusive cities.

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Admission into a course at the Melbourne School of Design.

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

702-589 Social planning

Recommended background knowledge

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
ABPL90134 Planning Theory and History
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ABPL90135 Analytical Methods
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ABPL90130 Planning Law & Statutory Planning
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ABPL90315 Participatory Planning
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.

Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Assessment

Additional details

  • Issue Presentation or Video (Group), 1000 words, 20%, due week 4;
  • Issue Paper, 1500 words, 30%, due week 6;
  • Policy Paper & Presentation (Group), 1500 words, 30%, due week 12;
  • Reflective Review, 1000 words, 20%, due during exam period;

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Dates & times

  • Semester 2
    Principal coordinatorAnna Hurlimann
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours1.5 hour lecture and 1.5 hour tutorial per week
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019
    Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019
    Census date31 August 2019
    Last date to withdraw without fail27 September 2019
    Assessment period ends22 November 2019

    Semester 2 contact information

    Subject Coordinator

    Anna Hurlimann

    anna.hurlimann@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

170 Hours

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    Fincher, R. and Iveson K (2008). Planning and Diversity in the City, New York: Palgrave MacMillan

  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    CourseMaster of Urban Design
    CourseMaster of Urban Planning
  • Available through the Community Access Program

    About the Community Access Program (CAP)

    This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.

    Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants

    Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.

  • Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students

    This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.

Last updated: 3 November 2022