PLAN40200 Nature-Based Solutions

Academic Year 2022/2023

Increasing attention is given to delivering sustainable urban environments by enhancing the relationship between nature and the city. In this studio-based module we will investigate the intersection between people and their environments by considering the city as a social-ecological system. Specifically, we will examine the benefits and constraints of 'nature-based solutions' as a means to address a number of pressing urban design challenges. Nature-based solutions emphasise spatial multi-functionality for the provision of such services as: drainage management, habitat provision, ecological connectivity, health and well-being, energy reduction, as well as climate change mitigation and adaptation. This implies a range of scalar interventions, from the design of city-wide ecological networks to multi-functional pocket parks at the neighbourhood level. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of how nature-based solutions may be employed to resolve a number of pressing urban challenges through a combination of complementary case study analysis and design based work.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of the module, students should be able to:
- demonstrate a clear knowledge of the nature-based solutions approach in urban design and planning;
- exhibit analytical skills in the social-ecological assessment of urban environments;
- demonstrate a clear capacity to deploy nature-based solutions in the urban design and planning of existing and new urban spaces.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Studio

24
Autonomous Student Learning

76
Total

100
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
task-based learning;
peer and group work;
lectures;
studio work; enquiry & problem-based learning;
case-based learning;
student presentation 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
PLAN40230 - Governing Nature

Equivalents:
Nature-Based Solutions (PEP40860)


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Assignment: Assignment Unspecified n/a Graded No

100

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Summer No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

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