URBD 5731 URBAN PROCESSES 2014-15 Term I Thursdays 6:30-9:15pm, AIT Bld. G02 Instructor: Prof. Sujata S. Govada MSCUD STUDENTS ORGAINZE STREET EXHIBITION IN SAI YING PUN, 2012 DESCRIPTION The aim of the course is to enable students to deepen their appreciation of urban processes involved in the development and redevelopment of cities. Students begin to understand the urban process, associated problems and challenges and current trends within a regional and international context. This course also aims to enhance the ability of students to understand the plan making process in Hong Kong within the context of the PRD region including public engagement processes. Students will also be able to expand their frame of reference by comparing current trends in urban transformation process in other parts of the world by looking at regional and international cities. Macintosh HD:Users:hendriktieben:Documents:Urban Design:UD 14:New Outlines:Attachments_2014729:CUHK_URBD5731_Urban Processes Course_2014-1.docx 29/7/14
Through a series of lectures, seminars and community events students deepen their knowledge about the various urban processes involved in city development. They also become aware of the importance of public engagement in urban development including urban renewal of older urban districts and urban expansion through reclamation and new town development. OBJECTIVES - Study of urban processes with a focus on the impact of urban development and redevelopment in the sustainable transformation of cities - Understanding the evolution and complexity of participatory planning and the public engagement processes in Hong Kong - Learning about community engagement undertaken as part of the planning process by MTR, URA, PlanD, EKEO in Hong Kong and views of community representatives - Developing strategies for community engagement and empowerment to assess key issues, community concerns, aspirations and needs - Students gain hands on experience in planning, organizing and undertaking seminars, street exhibitions, community charrettes and workshops to engage multiple stakeholders in community planning. LEARNING OUTCOME - Understanding forces and impact of urban development and redevelopment in the transformation of cities by studying an existing older urban district. - Learning to engage and communicate with multiple stakeholders and community members to understand key issues, community concerns and - Working in groups in planning, organizing and undertaking seminars, exhibitions and workshops and gaining hands on experience. ASSESSMENT SCHEME Literature Circle Individual literature review and discussion 15% Group preparation of panels and conducting the seminar and exhibition 15% Planning, organizing and undertaking the community workshop and exhibitions 30% Mid and Final Presentations of the community engagement and compilation of digital booklet 30% Class Participation 10% COURSE FORMAT The course is organized for individual and group work to undertake research, plan, organize and conduct seminars, exhibition and workshop. The course is linked to the urban design studio on Kowloon East district. Lectures will cover urban development processes and the evolution of public engagement in planning in Hong Kong; Under the guidance of the lecturer, students should make direct reference to the primary and secondary sources by research and interacting with multiple stakeholders and community members by conducting seminar, exhibition and community workshop. They should understand the rationale behind and the interplay between different policies, political, social and economic considerations and the
importance of public participation in the planning process. While it is intended that lectures and experience sharing will form the core elements of the course, students are expected to work in groups within the context of Kowloon East District to gain more hands-on experience in planning practice in Hong Kong. REQUIRED READINGS Abercrombie, P. (1948), Hong Kong Preliminary Planning Report, Ye Olde Printerie. Ratcliffe, J. (1978), An Introduction to Urban Land Administration, London: Estate Gazette. Brooke, N. (2001), The impact and influence of Hong Kong s land administration and planning system on the reclamation debate in Mossop, M. et al (eds), Hong Kong: Defining the Edge. Cambridge, Mass: Harvard Design School, pp. 65-69. The Government of the HKSAR (1998), Territorial Development Strategy Review - Final Executive Report 1998, Hong Kong: Planning, Environment and Lands Bureau. Shane, David Grahame, Urban Design Since 1945 A Global Perspective, Wiley, 2011 Shelton, Barrie, Karakiewicz, Justyna & Kvan, Thomas, The Making of Hong Kong From Vertical to Volumetric, Taylor & Francis, 2010. Whyte, William H., The Social Life of Small Urban Spaces, The Conservation Foundation, 1980. RECOMMENDED READINGS The Government of the HKSAR (2001), Urban Renewal Strategy, Hong Kong: Planning and Lands Bureau. Town Planning Ordinance, Chapter 131, Laws of Hong Kong Urban Renewal Authority Ordinance, Chapter 563, Laws of Hong Kong Websites of Planning Department and Town Planning Board. Secretariat of Town Planning Board (2005), How to Participate in Statutory Planmaking Process. Available at: http://www.pland.gov.hk/tech_doc/tp_bill/pamphlet2004/b_e.pdf, accessed on 10 Jan 2007. Lands Department (2005), Lands Administration Office, Available from: http://www.landsd. gov.hk/en/legco/fact.htm, accessed on 8 Jan 2006. Lands Department (2005), LAO Practice Note - Procedure for Land Sale under the Application System. Available at:
http://www.landsd.gov.hk/en/images/doc/2005-5e.pdf, accessed on 11 Jan 2007. The Government of the HKSAR (updated versions), Hong Kong Planning Standards and Guidelines, Hong Kong: Planning Department. SCHEDULE Thursday Sep 4 - Day 1 Course overview; Introduction to the urban processes involved in urban development, redevelopment and sustainable transformation of cities. Saturday Sep 6 Day 2 Evolution of community planning and public participation in Hong Kong and the importance of community engagement in the planning process. Literature Review Assignment. Students prepare for first community event Mon Sep. 8 Day 3 Community Event 1 - Magic Carpet Event in Tin Shui Wai during the Moon Festival Thursday Sep 18. Day 4 Students reflect upon the Magic Carpet Community event. Introduction to Kowloon East. Saturday Sep 27 - Day 5 Literature Circle Literature Review and Discussion. Plan and organize for the placemaking charrette Saturday October 11 Day 6 Community Event 2 Place making Charrette in Kowloon East to gather feedback from the community on some preliminary research findings and analysis in the Urban Design Studio and engage the community to come up with some preliminary proposals Saturday Oct. 18 Day 7 Presentation and Reflection on the community engagement workshop in Kowloon East. Presentation of Report by students and Review of Community Engagement Processes regionally and internationally. Thursday Oct 30 Day 8 Preparation for the Community Workshop Saturday Nov. 8 - Day 9 Community Event 3 - Undertaking the Community Workshop in Kowloon East to gather feedback from urban design concepts and strategies Saturday Nov. 20 - Day 10 Reflection of Community Workshop and Final Presentation
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