GPHY 227 Cities: Geography, Planning, and Urban Life Units: 3.00
The city from a geographical and planning perspective. Topics include origins of urbanism; mega; migrant, and global cities; urban competitiveness; land use planning and design; suburbanization and sprawl; new urban identities and culture; retailing transport; public space; private and temporary cities; urban poverty; politics and governance; sustainable urban futures.
Learning Hours: 120 (18 Lecture, 18 Tutorial, 24 Online Activity, 60 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite (Level 2 or above) or permission of Department.
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science