An Introduction to Urban Design for Planners

An Introduction to Urban Design for Planners

There is a resurgence of interest in Urban Design and place-making at the Local and State Government level. Those involved are sometimes hampered by a lack of knowledge about some of the key concepts and practices. This four day program for strategic planners and development assessment officers aims to provide an intensive introduction to the discipline of Urban Design (its key concepts and elements) and a solid, practical, grounding in local area analysis and quality design outcomes, predominantly at the plan making stage, but also for development assessment.
 

Dates offered in 2012: June 14-15 plus July 19-20

Time: 9:15am to 4:30pm

Venue: Heritage Centre, 346 Church Street, Parramatta

Content includes:

• What is urban design?
• Principles of urban design
• The urban design process: approaches and practices
• Structure planning
• Assessing existing local character: the vocabulary of streetscape
• The psychology of place
• The public domain
• Field trip
• From analysis and concepts to statutory plans and DCPs
• Development assessment techniques

Course Presenter:

Dr Danny Wiggins (Facilitator)

Testimonials from 2010 participants:

• Very interesting and beneficial course for many different professions
• Great range of speakers and great facilitation and coverage of topics by Danny Wiggins
• Very clear and organised, positive and engaging
• Material was very relevant for current and future projects

Cost: $1645 (inclusive of morning/afternoon tea, lunch and resource materials)

2012 Registration:

Register for Introduction to Urban Design for Planners 14-15 June and 19-20 July 2012.

Please note: We use a commercial Conference Online site for registration and payments.