An introduction to the discipline of urban planning, examining its evolution, theory, practice, profession, ethics, values and future trends. Offers a critical exploration of the challenges facing urban planners today and into the future.
Urban Planning An introduction to the concepts of civics and governance in New Zealand and its international obligations, the theories and values of democracy, natural justice and the role institutional behaviour. Provides an understanding of the basis of the New Zealand legal system, the Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi and public policy development.
An introduction to economic theory, at both the micro and macro levels, and its impact and influence on urban planning policy development and decision making. Includes reference to how economic development can be integrated into effective urban planning policy formulation.
Introduces ecological processes, natural hazard risk, and urban resilience in an urban context. Explores themes in ecology, climate change, biodiversity, sustainability, and Māori values and perspectives of the ecosystem and environmental processes, with a focus on the interactions between the natural and built environment, utilising a holistic and systematic approach.
Introduces site plan, land use development, urban design theories, urban morphology and how these principles apply to building form, land use and subdivision, the space between buildings, and urban landscape management. Students undertake site analysis to develop skills at differing scales for challenges such as housing provision and diversity in relation to heritage, cultural values, natural hazards, and feasibility.
An introduction to basic urban design theories and principles as applied to building form, land use and subdivision patterns, the space between buildings, the role of open space and the public realm. Students will undertake site analysis and through a studio-based design exercise develop skills and practices for working at the differing spatial scale relevant for urban planning and urban design.
The application of critical quantitative and qualitative research skills and methods for urban planning.
A critical understanding of the concepts and principles of relevance to urban planning legislation, practice and decision-making.
A critical analysis of infrastructure provision, modelling, and assets management provision.
A critical analysis of the urban social issues, urban social theory, social justice and deprivation, and gender issues.
Examines the issues surrounding the planning, development and funding of different types of social and physical infrastructure, including transportation, energy, renewable energy, and water and sewerage management, using local and international case studies and examples.
Research and design techniques and skills for evaluating urban design outcomes against urban design criteria at the neighbourhood scale.
Examines the complex interrelationships of urban planning issues required to achieve effective and sustainable design solutions at the town/city spatial scale.
Critically explores culture, democracy, and urban social theories and issues, such as social justice and cohesion, social dislocation and urban gentrification, taking into account cultural values, mātauranga Māori and kaupapa Māori. Explores urban planning responses and community engagement methods, including social impact assessments, and Design 946 explorations of housing policies and practices, and transportation planning responses to social dislocation.
Explores economic theories at both micro and macro levels and their direct relevance to urban planning policy development and decision-making processes. Analyses urban land use economics, economic models such as cost- benefit analysis (CBA), the housing market, and the role of planning strategies in facilitating or impeding efficient land and property markets.
Introduces the New Zealand land tenure, property and land ownership, property rights, and the relevant legislation. Provides a critical understanding of the framework, concepts, principles, functions, and development processes of the environment, resource management and urban planning legislation, practices and decision-making, and the applications of legislation and legal principles to practical planning issues and situations.
Focuses on holistic and multi-dimensional approaches to community re-generation across its various dimensions and the mitigation of adverse impacts of urban gentrification and social dislocation of existing communities, including Māori whānau. Explores built environment, public realm placemaking, infrastructure provision, accessibility, and energy-efficient and socially equitable planning strategies and skills to undertake a medium-scale precinct regeneration.
Undertake an in-depth consideration of an environmental threat currently or potentially challenging community planning practices, taking into account socially equitable outcomes and Māori resource interests, rights, and worldview. Explorations of impacts of environmental threats such as climate change, and the challenges of creating resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities for mitigating and/or adapting to impacts of natural threats.
An evaluation of theories, policies and practices of community and economic development relevant for urban planning.
A critical analysis of the history, theory and practice of heritage planning in New Zealand and relevant international contexts.
A critical analysis of the ecological view towards the concepts of resilience; social-ecological systems models, considering wicked problems and the impacts of climate change.
Examines the principles of urban land economics focusing on economic development, property markets and property development.
Māori attitudes, values and aspirations in urban planning with an understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi; post Treaty settlements.
Issues Examines how comparative urban planning systems address contemporary urban planning issues in both the New Zealand and international contexts.
Provides a critical understanding of negotiation, mediation and project management methods and skills for urban planning, and management types, cultures and consensus- building for private practices and in local and central government agencies. Includes analysing trade-offs or synergies, negotiating solutions and project management and planning in New Zealand as relevant to urban planning practice.
To develop a critical understanding of regional planning practices, and develop advanced research and designs skills in proposing more sustainable urban form.
Community engagement, data collection and analysis using a project-based approach.
Provides a critical understanding of the role public policy plays in practice and how to analyse and develop effective, creative outcome-focused policy solutions for and Design 947 urban planning through the application of quantitative and qualitative research skills and methods.
Examines the issues surrounding the planning, development and funding of different types of social and physical infrastructure, including transportation, energy, renewable energy, and water and sewerage management, using local and international case studies and examples.
A critical understanding of traditional and contemporary relationships between tangata whenua and the urban environment, the theoretical and practical application of a Māori worldview for urban planning practice in Aotearoa New Zealand, and how the Treaty of Waitangi settlement process will impact and influence urban planning.
Provides a critical understanding of the importance and integration of land use with transport (including active travel options), green infrastructure (including three waters and social infrastructure), and sustainability of a town centre development, while taking into account realistic funding models, costs and benefits, through a studio-based design exercise.
Explores social, environmental, design, or technological methods and processes, and applications of qualitative, quantitative, and/or geospatial research skills required for the creation of resilient, sustainable, and equitable urban places, forms and spaces. Provides an understanding of urban and rural interactions, or regional environmental, infrastructure or land use issues in light of significant urban growth pressures.
An introduction to the city, urban planning and sustainability. Professional roles, practices and values. An introduction to and application of critical quantitative and qualitative research skills and methods for urban planning.
A critical understanding of the concepts and principles of relevant urban planning legislation and decision-making.
Māori attitudes, values and aspirations in urban planning with an understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi. Indigenous development issues.
Principles of urban economics. Economic development, urban planning strategies. Asset management and property development.
A comprehensive study of community design, housing development blending theory and practice to address social, cultural, and environmental aspects of urban development and different housing needs and types, where students engage in practical design exercises, sustainable urbanism, community collaboration, and critical analysis to craft inclusive, vibrant urban spaces and addressing housing and community choice and need.
A comparative exploration of urban planning theories and ethics.
Research into critical and contemporary urban planning issues.
Housing policies and practices. Housing and urban sustainability.
Urban planning methods and plan making implication and evaluation. Project management.
An in-depth, self-guided research investigation relevant to urban planning with an advanced examination and application of critical quantitative and/or qualitative research skills for urban planning.
An advanced, in-depth exploration of sustainable urban planning concepts, focusing on environmental resilience, green infrastructure, and community involvement, through hands-on projects and strategic planning, enabling students to develop skills essential for innovative, sustainable urban development in diverse spatial contexts.
An advanced, in-depth study of community design, blending theory and practice to address social, cultural, and environmental aspects of urban development, where students engage in practical design exercises, community collaboration, and critical analysis to craft inclusive, vibrant urban spaces.
An advanced examination of sustainable urbanism, merging ecological principles with urban design, where students analyse and develop solutions for resilient, energy-efficient, and socially equitable urban environments, facilitated by collaborative studio projects and expert-led discussions.
A critical understanding of project management methods and skills, and management types and cultures, for private practice and in local and central government agencies. Includes asset management and planning for local government in New Zealand as relevant for urban planning practice.
Examines heritage planning history, theory, law and implementation practices in New Zealand and relevant international contexts.
Developing advanced urban design techniques to create sustainable urban forms.
Smart technologies like AI, Urban Digital Twinning, and Internet of Things are reshaping urban planning, design, and decision-making processes. Explores their potential and limitations in tackling urban challenges, improving efficiency, and aligning with Sustainability Development Goals while critically examining ethical concerns surrounding their implementation in cities.
Level 9 The critical skills and judgments required in the urban planning implementation process, including Assessment of Environmental Effects/Social Impact Assessment development.
An in-depth, self-guided research specialised investigation, with an advanced examination and application of critical quantitative and qualitative research skills for urban planning.
An in-depth, supervised research investigation relevant to urban planning with an advanced examination and application of critical quantitative and/or qualitative research skills for urban planning.