ENVM8018

This course lays down the challenges of achieving environmental sustainability in cities. It highlights the important role of urban planning and its related tools and instruments in managing development pressure, mitigating environmental impacts, conserving ecological sensitive areas and achieving the society’s overall resilience. The course begins with an introduction to the fundamental functions and processes of planning. Illustrated with real-life case studies, the course then critically reviews the effectiveness of a series of planning tools, such as land use zonings land use zonings, conservation trusts, partnership schemes, in resolving climate change and sustainability conflicts in both urban and rural contexts. The course adopts the Problem-based Learning (PBL) approach where students will take lead and debate on selected current environmental affairs such as planning and development on private land with high conservation value, planning for facilities with environmental nuisances, design and planning for inclusive open space and rural revitalisation for sustainable communities.

Assessment: Course work (100%)

Notes for SLGP students: this course adopts a Problem-based Learning (PBL) approach and some class time is assigned for student groups to work on their chosen planning scenario. There will be progress report submission once every week and attendance and active participation in classes are required. Those students who cannot commit attending all classes should not take this course.

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