URBD5731-URBAN PROCESSES 2017-18 1 st Term s 6.30 pm 9.30 pm Venue: AIT Room TBC Instructor: Prof. Sujata S. Govada 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 opportunities and constraints; issues and challenges; and current trends within a local, 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 be able to expand their frame of reference by comparing current trends in urban transformation process in Hong Kong and other parts of the world by looking at regional and international cities as well. Through site visits, lectures, seminars and workshops students deepen their knowledge about the various urban processes involved in city development and the importance of public engagement in urban development and transformation including central business districts, 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 and the situation in other parts of the world; - Learning about community engagement undertaken as part of the planning process by PlanD, MTR, and URA in Hong Kong and views of community representatives; - Developing strategies for community engagement and empowerment to assess key issues, community concerns, aspirations and needs; and - Students gain hands on experience in planning, organizing and undertaking seminars, street exhibitions, charrettes and workshops to engage multiple stakeholders in community planning. Learning outcome - Understanding various forces and the 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 or participating in seminars, exhibitions and workshops and gaining hands on experience. Assessment Scheme Group research, exercises and preparation of panels, conducting the community survey and analysis 30% Planning, organizing and undertaking the community events street exhibitions, workshop, and forum 30% Mid Term and Final Presentations of the community engagement and submission of digital booklet 30% Participation in class, seminars and community events10% Course Format The course is organized for group work to undertake research, plan, organize and conduct community survey, events including street exhibitions, workshop and forum. The course is linked to the Urban Design Studio I on Re-envisioning Sai Ying Pun and To Kwa Wan districts in Hong Kong. Lectures will cover an introduction to urban processes involving planning, new town development, urban regeneration and evolution of public engagement in planning in Hong Kong; Students are encouraged to research and make direct reference to the primary and secondary sources and interact with the community and multiple stakeholders by organizing and participating in community events such as street exhibition and community workshop and public forum They should understand the rationale behind and the interplay between different policies, political, social and economic factors and the importance of community engagement and 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 Sai Ying Pun and To Kwa Wan Districts to gain more handson experience in participatory urban design and planning practice in Hong Kong. Required*/Suggested readings Abercrombie, P. (1948), Hong Kong Preliminary Planning Report, Ye Olde Printerie. Ratcliffe, J. (1978), An Introduction to Urban Land Administration, London: Estate Gazette. *Hills, Peter and Yeh, Anthony G.O., (1978) New Town Developments in Hong Kong, Journal Article Built Environment, Alexandrine Press. *Hills, Peter and Yeh, Anthony G.O., (1983) New Towns Revisited, Journal Article Built Environment, Vol. 9, No. 3 / 4, Alexandrine Press. *Nissim, Roger (2016), Land Administration and Practice in Hong Kong, Fourth Edition, HKU Press *Bristow, Roger M., (1989), Hong Kong s New Towns, a selective review, Oxford University Press 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. *Kumar, Vinod, Ed (2017), E- Democracy for Smart Cities, Springer
Kumar, Vinod, Ed (2016), Smart Economy for Smart Cities, Springer 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. Tieben, H., Woo P.L. & Yuet T.C., Development or Destruction? The Transformation of Sai Ying Pun, in V. Pearson & Ko T.K. (eds.), A Sense of Place: Hong Kong West of Pottinger Street, Hong Kong: Joint Publishing, 168-183. RECOMMENDED READINGS The Government of the HKSAR (2001), Urban Renewal Strategy, Hong Kong: Planning and Lands Bureau. Town Planning Ordinance, Chapter 131, and 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 Plan-making 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. FIELD TRIP (please check the boxes) [ x ] Yes [ x ] Local; [ ] Overseas [ ] No Date(s): Sep. 3rd, Sep 14th and Nov. 2nd Destination(s): City Gallery, PlanD and URA SAME COURSE OFFERED BEFORE (please check the boxes) [ x ] Yes Offer year [ since 2011] Term [ 1 ] Course code [ URBD] [ 5731] IMPORTANT NOTE TO STUDENTS: Attention is drawn to University policy and regulations on honesty in academic work, and to the disciplinary guidelines and procedures applicable to breaches of such policy and regulations. Details may be found at http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/policy/academichonesty/. With each assignment, students will be required to submit a statement that they are aware of these policies, regulations, guidelines and procedures.
COURSE S CHE DUL E (TBC) Aug 29- Sept 2 Sep 3 Monday Sept. 4 Sept. 7 Sept. 14 Sept. 21 Sept. 23 Oct. 2 Oct. 4/5 Oct. 12 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Oct. 28 Nov. 2 Nov. 9 Nov. 11 Nov. 16 Nov. 17 Nov. 30 Dec. 2 Pre-Course for MSc in Urban Design Students on Aberdeen (Y.M. Chen) Bus Tour to HK and KL: Experiencing the City and Visit to City Gallery (Participation for MScUD Students required) General Orientation and Introduction to the Urban Processes Course and its interrelationship with the UD Studio I Input: Working towards a Community Benefit Plan (Participation for MScUD Students required) Lecture 1: Planning and Development in Hong Kong Urban and New Town Development, Urban Renewal and Heritage Conservation - Students begin to prepare for Community Event I Exercise 1: Local, Regional and International Case Studies Lecture 2: Evolution of Community Engagement in Hong Kong Students presentation Case Studies Exercise 2: Developing and Undertaking a Community Survey/Interviews Visit to Planning Department (am) Urban Issues and Stakeholder mapping Students prepare and undertake the Community Survey/Interviews Exercise 3: Assigned Literature Circle Readings Community Survey and Stakeholder Interviews Students undertake the Community Survey/Interviews Public Holiday Public Holiday/ Magic Carpet Event in SYP I Community Event Mid Autumn Festival Students attend an additional Community event Students prepare for Literature Circle and Community Event II Exercise 4: Organize/undertake Community Events and attend one additional community event Students attend an additional Community event Students prepare for Literature Circle and Community Event II Lecture 3: Harbourfront Planning in Hong Kong Students present findings from the Community Survey/ analysis Students prepare for Community Event II Public Holiday Lecture 4: Urban Design Practice and Advocacy Students share their individual and group readings in a Literature Circle Exercise 5: Final Presentation on Community Engagement Events Students Visit to URA (am) Lecture 5: Statutory Planning Process in Hong Kong Students continue preparations for Community Event II Students share their experience attending a community event in HK Community Event II: Community Forum Final Presentations and Reflections on Community Event II Exercise 6: Final Documentation for the UP Course No Class (Master Degree Congregation) Students prepare for final documentation submission for the Course Students submission of the Digital Booklet and Completion of the Course