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GEOP3080 – Urban Strategic Planning

2022 – Session 1, In person-scheduled-weekday, North Ryde

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff Convenor & lecturer
Linda Kelly
linda.kelly@mq.edu.au
25B WW room B443
Mon - Wed
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
130cp including (GEOP212 or GEOP2080)
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description

Strategic planning is a key practice for planners. This unit focuses on urban strategic planning at the State and local level, drawing on existing strategic plans at both levels of government in the Australian context. This unit allows students to develop practical skills for urban strategic planning, while also drawing on recent academic research. On completion of this unit students will know how to approach urban strategic planning as an inter-agency/intra-department process. Students will gain practical experience in assessing the scope of issues covered in urban strategic plans and knowledge about effective strategy development, plan making and communication.

Important Academic Dates

Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  • ULO1: Demonstrate proficient knowledge of the underlying principles of urban strategic planning and plan making.
  • ULO2: Identify and explain the role of urban strategic planning in shaping cities, particularly in the NSW context.
  • ULO3: Draw on a range of academic and policy sources to analyse and evaluate issues, concepts and current practices in urban strategic planning.
  • ULO4: Develop a strategic plan in both hypothetical and practical situations.
  • ULO5: Use written, verbal and visual communication to present complex information to diverse audiences, including the community.
  • ULO6: Interact and collaborate with other students to effectively develop a strategic plan for a site.

General Assessment Information

Where can I find more information about assessments?

The GEOP3080 iLearn page contains resources and detailed instructions for the assessment tasks, as well as marking rubrics. Examples of previous assessments are provided where appropriate as an additional resource.

Late Assessment Penalty

Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved,

(a) a penalty for lateness will apply – ten marks out of 100 credit will be deducted per day for assignments submitted after the due date – and

(b) no assignment will be accepted more than seven days (incl. weekends) after the original submission deadline. No late submissions will be accepted for timed assessments – e.g. quizzes, online tests.

Presentation expectation

  • Assessment tasks should be properly referenced using the Harvard system of referencing (or other as discussed as appropriate).
  • Text should be a minimum of 11 point font and line spacing 1.5.
  • When using images, cite the source, provide a label, and refer to them in your text.
  • Proof read your work at least twice. High standards of spelling, grammar and sentence structure are ecpected.
  • Use Australian English.

Academic integrity

You are encouraged to complete the University iLearn Academic Integrity Module which is available on the unit iLearn site. A link to the Academic Integrity Policy is provided on iLearn as well as in the Policies and Procedures section of this Guide. Individual feedback to students will be provided via Turnitin.

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due Groupwork/Individual Short Extension AI assisted?
Community video 30% No 20/3/22 No
Strategic plan preparation 40% No 29/4/22 No
Plan workshop and presentation 30% No 30/5/22 No

Community video

Assessment Type 1: Media presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: 20/3/22
Weighting: 30%
Groupwork/Individual:
Short extension 3: No
AI assisted?:

 

You are to prepare a short video which would be part of a consultation strategy that is aimed at engaging the community

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Identify and explain the role of urban strategic planning in shaping cities, particularly in the NSW context.
  • Draw on a range of academic and policy sources to analyse and evaluate issues, concepts and current practices in urban strategic planning.
  • Interact and collaborate with other students to effectively develop a strategic plan for a site.

Strategic plan preparation

Assessment Type 1: Report
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: 29/4/22
Weighting: 40%
Groupwork/Individual:
Short extension 3: No
AI assisted?:

 

This assessment requires you to prepare a strategic plan for a particular area

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Demonstrate proficient knowledge of the underlying principles of urban strategic planning and plan making.
  • Identify and explain the role of urban strategic planning in shaping cities, particularly in the NSW context.
  • Draw on a range of academic and policy sources to analyse and evaluate issues, concepts and current practices in urban strategic planning.
  • Develop a strategic plan in both hypothetical and practical situations.
  • Interact and collaborate with other students to effectively develop a strategic plan for a site.

Plan workshop and presentation

Assessment Type 1: Design Task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: 30/5/22
Weighting: 30%
Groupwork/Individual:
Short extension 3: No
AI assisted?:

 

The workshop exercise involves you working in groups in class through a series of tasks outlined in detail in a Design Brief to undertake a planning study for the future use and embellishment of a space on campus.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Demonstrate proficient knowledge of the underlying principles of urban strategic planning and plan making.
  • Develop a strategic plan in both hypothetical and practical situations.
  • Use written, verbal and visual communication to present complex information to diverse audiences, including the community.
  • Interact and collaborate with other students to effectively develop a strategic plan for a site.

1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:

  • the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
  • the Writing Centre for academic skills support.

2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation.

3 An automatic short extension is available for some assessments. Apply through the Service Connect Portal.

Delivery and Resources

This unit will be delivered in a three hour workshop format on Monday from 4 - 7pm in the active learning space 214 in 01CC. The format will include presentation of content, skill development, student-led presentations, guest presenters and field trips (provided they are permitted by health orders and University policy).

Readings and other resources will be available on iLearn under the topic headings.

Unit Schedule

The unit will be taught in three modules with the following weekly topics (may be subject to change under certain circumstances):

STRATEGIC PLANNING

1. Introduction to unit; What is strategic planning?

2. Why do we plan?

3. Metropolitan planning: case study Sydney

4. Strategic planning under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979

5. Planning Proposals

PLANNING SKILLS

6. Observing the everyday

7. SWOT; interpreting legislation

8. PUBLIC HOLIDAY

PLANNING WORKSHOPS

9. Workshop 1: Community engagement/participation

10. Workshop 2: Planning principles

11. Workshop 3: On campus consultation

12. Workshop 4: Plan finalisation and presentation rehearsal

13. Plan presentations

Policies and Procedures

Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:

Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.

To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.

Student Code of Conduct

Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-conduct

Results

Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au

Academic Integrity

At Macquarie, we believe academic integrity – honesty, respect, trust, responsibility, fairness and courage – is at the core of learning, teaching and research. We recognise that meeting the expectations required to complete your assessments can be challenging. So, we offer you a range of resources and services to help you reach your potential, including free online writing and maths support, academic skills development and wellbeing consultations.

Student Support

Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/

The Writing Centre

The Writing Centre provides resources to develop your English language proficiency, academic writing, and communication skills.

The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources. 

Student Services and Support

Macquarie University offers a range of Student Support Services including:

Student Enquiries

Got a question? Ask us via AskMQ, or contact Service Connect.

IT Help

For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/. 

When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.

Unit information based on version 2022.02 of the Handbook