Learning Outcomes:
On the successful completion of the module, you will be able to:
• Demonstrate an understanding of the economic, political, environmental and community context for planning practice;
• Describe and explain the rationale for city planning policy and practice;
• Demonstrate and understanding of the key elements underpinning the planning process;
• Outline key planning areas and relevant policies;
• Develop group working and individual written communication skills.
Indicative Module Content:
The module has 3 Learning Units, comprising a range a learning materials.
The 3 Learning Units are:
Learning Unit 1: Cities and Planning Theory
This Learning Unit will provide students with an introduction to the module – module aims and learning outcomes, before going on to outline the nature and purpose of planning within the context of urbanisation processes. This will examine historic and contemporary urbanisation and will trace the emergence of urban and regional planning in the face of increasingly complex urban challenges. Themes covered include: understanding urbanisation; the emergence of regional and urban planning in Europe; European traditions of planning; an introduction to planning theory and decision-making?
Learning Unit 2: Introducing the Irish Planning System
This unit will provide an introductory overview of the Irish planning system, outlining the framework of plans and the management of development. The key themes addressed include: the key agencies in the Irish Planning system; the role of central and local government; objectives of the Planning system; key planning instruments – development plans and development control
Learning Unit 3: Planning, the Public and Sustainability
This learning unit will provide an introduction into key planning topics that illustrate the role of planning in creating more sustainable places and communities. Topics covered include: Planning and the Public; Planning & Sustainable Development; Cities and Climate Change; and Cities, Planning and Nature.