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Inclusive Cities (ABPL90266)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2020
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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:
- a demonstrated understanding of theory and applied practice responses relating to social issues in cities;
- a developed capacity to prepare clear and defensible assessments of urban conditions and systems that inhibit inclusive cities; and
- 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 |
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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
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Issue Presentation or Video (Group)
| Week 4 | 20% |
Issue Paper
| Week 6 | 30% |
Policy Paper & Presentation (Group)
| Week 12 | 30% |
Reflective Review
| During the examination period | 20% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2020
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:
Type Name Course Master of Urban Design Course Master 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.
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