Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Postgraduate Coursework
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Architecture, Design and Planning School
The course will integrate theories of urban planning, urban economics, and urban design. Students will learn how to: apply urban regeneration theory to a specific location; audit a site; develop a conceptual development plan or vision; develop a design proposal that is commercially viable; cost a development; and assess project feasibility.
This is a studio course. Its goal is to enable students to engage creatively with a real lifeﾠproject. The studio environment will provideﾠstudents with a quasi-real-world situation, which is not offered by traditional courses with a lecture or seminar format. A studio presumes “learning by doing”. The students will work under guidance, in teams, to prepare plans and designs for selected sites. In this manner, students will “get to do” planning. This course aims to bridge the gap between theory and practice. Students will learn how to:
- apply urban regeneration theory to a specific location
- audit a site and develop a regenerationﾠplan
In addition to the main lecturer, guest lecturers with expertise in each of these areas will be invited. The project scale is local – The studio will focus on planning-related tasks or issues that involve creative thinking and critical analysis to produce a practical solution to the planning site. This course is also meant to equip planning students with skills such as project management, teamwork, and leadership. More than an opportunity for theoretical reflection, it will offer a context for practical innovation. After successful completion of this course, students will have learned to better deal with complex contemporary issues.
This course is co-taught between PLAN3000 and PLAN7126.
Course requirements
Assumed background
Successful completion of PLAN2003 (Urban Design) and PLAN2000 (Urban Design Studio) compulsory. Proficiency or high levelﾠwith graphic software such as Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, AutoCAD, and SketchUpﾠis highly recommended.ﾠ
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
PLAN7122
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
PLAN3000, PLAN7125
Jointly taught details
This course is jointly-taught with:
- Another instance of the same course
Same activities - but weights of assessments vary
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
One fieldtrip will take place during the course on Week 2. The meeting point is in front of the Queensland Theatre in South Brisbane. The tour will be lead by Kurilpa Futures volunteers. Each group of students will have the opportunity to exchange with the volunteers on planning issues for the area.
Aims and outcomes
ﾠ
The course integrates theories of urban planning, urban regeneration and plan-making. Students will work collaboratively in teams of 4 max.ﾠtoﾠdevelop innovative regeneration solutions for a real client, Brisbane City Council. Teams will act as planningﾠ consultants reporting to the Brisbane City Council. The overall regeneration plan which students will produce will be sustainable and accomodate the needs of a variety of stakeholders. The course aims to provide student with a real-world situation. However, given the constraints of a university environment, certain assumptions have been made.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Acquire knowledge about sustainable urban regeneration
LO2.
Work productively in an interdisciplinary team and manage team work
LO3.
Audit a site in terms of strengths, weakness, opportunities and threats, given the market, planning and local urban context that includes a diversity of stakeholders.
LO4.
Develop a regeneration plan for a given study area integrating two scales of development : the study area scale and the site scale.
LO5.
Communicate analysis, options and recommendations professionally both orally and in writing by using relevant urban design softwares
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participation/ Student contribution |
Group: Pitch your idea and completion of wiki page
|
10% |
30/07/2024 - 8/10/2024
Wiki submissions are due every Tuesday at 4pm (except Weeks 1, 12 and 13) |
| Essay/ Critique |
Individual: Understanding the study area
|
45% |
20/09/2024 4:00 pm
Digital Submission: Via Blackboard |
| Presentation |
Regeneration plan (Group work) Presentation
|
10% |
24/10/2024 |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Portfolio |
Regeneration plan (Group work) Report
|
35% |
25/10/2024 4:00 pm
Digital Submission: Via Blackboard |
A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.
Assessment details
Group: Pitch your idea and completion of wiki page
- Identity Verified
- Team or group-based
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance, Oral, Written
- Category
- Participation/ Student contribution
- Weight
- 10%
- Due date
30/07/2024 - 8/10/2024
Wiki submissions are due every Tuesday at 4pm (except Weeks 1, 12 and 13)
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
Assessment Rationale:
Every group has to attend the practical and participate to the 'pitch your idea' exercise at the end of the practical. The presentation will be done alternatively by different members of the group. This is a concise presentation (3-4 minutes) of the outcome of the practical. Being able to present concisely is an important skill that planning students should acquire and improve during this studio course - it is a very important skill to have in relation to 'Employability'. The group will get feedback from their peers and the instructor. It will be followed by a Wikipedia page to complete before the next practical. The completion of the 'pitch your idea' exercise (presentation) and the Wikipedia exercise are both compulsory to obtain the full mark of 10 for the semester. If you complete just one of the two you will receive a score of 0.5/1 for your participation mark.
Feedback will be provided by the tutor or course coordinator on both the oral exercise and the Wikipedia exercise to ensure good progress on the report during the semester. If, for whatever reason, you find that your group is not functioning effectively, please contact your Course Coordinator for support.
Assessment task to be completed without use of AI or MT: This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
The School of Architecture, Design and Planning uses Blackboard and Turnitin for assessment submission. Turnitin is accessed through the course Blackboard site. Turnitin also checks for plagiarism or instances where the original work of others is not appropriately acknowledged.
Students are advised to commence assignment uploads with sufficient amount of time (consider possible technical problems with computers, internet speed, etc). After successfully submitting an assignment through Turnitin, a ‘Submission Complete!’ screen will be displayed. It is the student’s responsibility to check assignment preview and confirm successful submission. If the ‘Submission Complete!’ screen isn’t displayed, the student should regard the submission as unsuccessful. Students should download a copy of the digital receipt as proof they have submitted the assignment. Students who are experiencing upload issues must advise the Course Coordinator immediately by email and should include screenshots and a copy of the assessment for submission.
To meet professional accreditation, public engagement and quality assurance obligations, digital copies of all course assessment items must be submitted in addition to any hard copy submission requirements specified in individual Course / Studio Outlines. Any physical models should be photographed and a minimum of two photographs describing the complete and full model must be included in the digital submission.
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
Late submission
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
Individual: Understanding the study area
- Hurdle
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Essay/ Critique
- Weight
- 45%
- Due date
20/09/2024 4:00 pm
Digital Submission: Via Blackboard
- Other conditions
- Student specific.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L03, L05
Task description
Assessment Rationale:
In a short research essay of 3000 words, with an introduction and conclusion, answer the following questions about the study area and its potential for redevelopment in the future. Provide also a short introduction and a conclusion related to the study area and its potential for regeneration.
1. Based on the site tour and on the visualisation of the recorded interviews and on your knowledge of the community, mention three important elements that the community would like to be achieved with the regeneration plan?
2. Provide examples of 'urban boulevards' or complete streets in Brisbane, in Australia or overseas that could serve as exemplars for the redesign of Montague Road for the study area considered in the course? (2 examples at least). Explain why.
3. Based on the lecture on housing affordability (week 3) and on the readings, give three main reasons to explain about the lack of provision of affordable housing in Queensland?
4. Can the redevelopment of the Visy site be seen as a positive for the upgrading of Montague Road? Give at least three reasons (covering: social, environmental and economical dimensions)?
5. Explain how we could integrate First Nations perspectives during the regeneration process for the study area, give practical examples.
Assessment task to be completed without use of AI or MT: This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Hurdle requirements
A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied to receive a specific grade in the course. Assessment 2 is designated as a Hurdle in this course. This means a minimum achievement of 50% (a grade of 4) is required for this assessment item in order to pass the course. Meeting the hurdle requirement for a course does not guarantee a passing grade for the course and in order to pass this course, students also need to achieve a minimum grade of 4 overall.Submission guidelines
The School of Architecture, Design and Planning uses Blackboard and Turnitin for assessment submission. Turnitin is accessed through the course Blackboard site. Turnitin also checks for plagiarism or instances where the original work of others is not appropriately acknowledged.
Students are advised to commence assignment uploads with sufficient amount of time (consider possible technical problems with computers, internet speed, etc). After successfully submitting an assignment through Turnitin, a ‘Submission Complete!’ screen will be displayed. It is the student’s responsibility to check assignment preview and confirm successful submission. If the ‘Submission Complete!’ screen isn’t displayed, the student should regard the submission as unsuccessful. Students should download a copy of the digital receipt as proof they have submitted the assignment. Students who are experiencing upload issues must advise the Course Coordinator immediately by email and should include screenshots and a copy of the assessment for submission.
To meet professional accreditation, public engagement and quality assurance obligations, digital copies of all course assessment items must be submitted in addition to any hard copy submission requirements specified in individual Course / Studio Outlines. Any physical models should be photographed and a minimum of two photographs describing the complete and full model must be included in the digital submission.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
If a student wishes to apply for an extension, they must apply online on or before the assignment due date. When possible, it is suggested that requests are submitted 2 business days prior to the submission due date for the assignment to allow processing time. Students with outstanding applications for extensions are advised to submit their assessment by the original due date, irrespective of whether the work is complete, so that what has been done can be graded.
Late submission
The late penalty for this assessment item will be calculated as follows:
First 1-hour block - initial 1 hour grace period no penalty.
Second 1-hour block - An penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark allocated for the assessment item will be deducted
Third 1-hour block - An additional penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark allocated for the assessment item will be deducted. (adding up to a total penalty of 20% of the maximum possible mark)
Any submissions received after three hours will not receive any marks unless an extension has been approved. Each one-hour block is recorded from the time the submission is due.
Regeneration plan (Group work) Presentation
- Team or group-based
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Presentation
- Weight
- 10%
- Due date
24/10/2024
- Other conditions
- Peer assessed.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
Assessment Rationale:
Each group will present their Regeneration Plan for the study area (20 years timeframe). The presentation is a maximum of 15 minutes per group.
Students are encouraged to graphically present information (photographs, maps, tables and others) in the presentation. Feedback received by instructors should be incorporated in the final report. The presentation includes the same content as the report (regeneration plan).
If, for whatever reason, you find that your group is not functioning effectively, please contact your Course Coordinator for support.
Complex / authentic assessment using AI and/or MT to support learning: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Translation (MT) are emerging tools that may support students in completing this assessment task. Students may appropriately use AI and/or MT to generate images only in completing this assessment task. Students must clearly reference any use of AI or MT in each instance. A failure to reference generative AI or MT use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
The School of Architecture, Design and Planning uses Blackboard and Turnitin for assessment submission. Turnitin is accessed through the course Blackboard site. Turnitin also checks for plagiarism or instances where the original work of others is not appropriately acknowledged.
Students are advised to commence assignment uploads with sufficient amount of time (consider possible technical problems with computers, internet speed, etc). After successfully submitting an assignment through Turnitin, a ‘Submission Complete!’ screen will be displayed. It is the student’s responsibility to check assignment preview and confirm successful submission. If the ‘Submission Complete!’ screen isn’t displayed, the student should regard the submission as unsuccessful. Students should download a copy of the digital receipt as proof they have submitted the assignment. Students who are experiencing upload issues must advise the Course Coordinator immediately by email and should include screenshots and a copy of the assessment for submission.
To meet professional accreditation, public engagement and quality assurance obligations, digital copies of all course assessment items must be submitted in addition to any hard copy submission requirements specified in individual Course / Studio Outlines. Any physical models should be photographed and a minimum of two photographs describing the complete and full model must be included in the digital submission.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
If a student wishes to apply for an extension, they must apply online on or before the assignment due date. When possible, it is suggested that requests are submitted 2 business days prior to the submission due date for the assignment to allow processing time. Students with outstanding applications for extensions are advised to submit their assessment by the original due date, irrespective of whether the work is complete, so that what has been done can be graded.
Late submission
The late penalty for this assessment item will be calculated as follows:
First 1-hour block - initial 1 hour grace period no penalty.
Second 1-hour block - An penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark allocated for the assessment item will be deducted
Third 1-hour block - An additional penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark allocated for the assessment item will be deducted. (adding up to a total penalty of 20% of the maximum possible mark)
Any submissions received after three hours will not receive any marks unless an extension has been approved. Each one-hour block is recorded from the time the submission is due.
Regeneration plan (Group work) Report
- Team or group-based
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Portfolio
- Weight
- 35%
- Due date
25/10/2024 4:00 pm
Digital Submission: Via Blackboard
- Other conditions
- Peer assessed, Longitudinal.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
Assessment Rationale:
Each group must submit a report. Each group will develop a regeneration plan for the next 20 years for the study area in South Brisbane located along Montague Road (see perimeter available on Blackboard, bordered by Brereton St, Cordelia St, Boundary St and the river) working within the existing planning framework set up by Brisbane City Council. In particular, the Brisbane’s inner-city strategy and the recent TLPI applying to Kurilpa Growth Precinct Area. Students will propose regeneration strategies in relation to the planning framework while taking into account the community aspirations/needs as well. Community aspirations can be grasped during a site tour on week 2 as well as through the visualisation of prerecorded interviews with community members (Available on blackboard). Students should be specific about the demographic projection for the study area based on ABS data (community profile). How many residents should be accommodated in the developed study area. In addition, students will specify the mix of dwellings in terms of price point for the new mixed-use building on Montague Road (affordable housing/social housing medium price/market price), the stakeholders involved in the development and delivery of the mixed-use building should be specified. In any case, the final regeneration plan should include housing affordability as a key component.
Ultimately, the regeneration plan will promote a vibrant and well-designed mixed-use strip along Montague Road that will be acceptable for the community. The redevelopment of the Visy site provides an opportunity to redevelop Montague Road in a ‘Boulevard Style’ that would result in an attractive environmental strip encouraging people to explore the whole length, with hubs of varying activities. Students will consider the connection between the two sides of Montague Road to develop a creative and sustainable precinct and promote a mix of uses (including residential development) aligned with the development outcomes specified in the TLPI for the Kurilpa Sustainable Growth Precinct and the community aspirations.
The Plan is divided in two parts: Part I. Study area; Part II. Site.
If, for whatever reason, you find that your group is not functioning effectively, please contact your Course Coordinator for support.
Complex / authentic assessment using AI and/or MT to support learning: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Translation (MT) are emerging tools that may support students in completing this assessment task. Students may appropriately use AI and/or MT to generate images only in completing this assessment task. Students must clearly reference any use of AI or MT in each instance. A failure to reference generative AI or MT use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
The School of Architecture, Design and Planning uses Blackboard and Turnitin for assessment submission. Turnitin is accessed through the course Blackboard site. Turnitin also checks for plagiarism or instances where the original work of others is not appropriately acknowledged.
Students are advised to commence assignment uploads with sufficient amount of time (consider possible technical problems with computers, internet speed, etc). After successfully submitting an assignment through Turnitin, a ‘Submission Complete!’ screen will be displayed. It is the student’s responsibility to check assignment preview and confirm successful submission. If the ‘Submission Complete!’ screen isn’t displayed, the student should regard the submission as unsuccessful. Students should download a copy of the digital receipt as proof they have submitted the assignment. Students who are experiencing upload issues must advise the Course Coordinator immediately by email and should include screenshots and a copy of the assessment for submission.
To meet professional accreditation, public engagement and quality assurance obligations, digital copies of all course assessment items must be submitted in addition to any hard copy submission requirements specified in individual Course / Studio Outlines. Any physical models should be photographed and a minimum of two photographs describing the complete and full model must be included in the digital submission.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
If a student wishes to apply for an extension, they must apply online on or before the assignment due date. When possible, it is suggested that requests are submitted 2 business days prior to the submission due date for the assignment to allow processing time. Students with outstanding applications for extensions are advised to submit their assessment by the original due date, irrespective of whether the work is complete, so that what has been done can be graded.
Late submission
The late penalty for this assessment item will be calculated as follows:
First 1-hour block - initial 1 hour grace period no penalty.
Second 1-hour block - An penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark allocated for the assessment item will be deducted
Third 1-hour block - An additional penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark allocated for the assessment item will be deducted. (adding up to a total penalty of 20% of the maximum possible mark)
Any submissions received after three hours will not receive any marks unless an extension has been approved. Each one-hour block is recorded from the time the submission is due.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 1 - 24 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 2 (Fail) | 25 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
Additional course grading information
Identity verified assessment with a hurdle (IVAH)
To meet assessment validity and integrity obligations, this course includes at least one piece of individual Identity Verified Assessment with a Hurdle (IVAH) that is unambiguously completed by that student, and in which a minimum level of achievement is reached. IVAH assessment item(s) contribute at least 30% towards the final grade. Examples of IVAH items include any activity in which a student’s individual performance is directly monitored, such as performances, fieldwork, oral assessment (including design critiques), design studio project work and invigilated exams. In order to pass this course students must achieve a minimum grade for the IVAH designated assessment item(s) as stated in the Assessment Task Description in the ECP.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
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Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Week 13 |
Lecture |
Lecture Week 1 - Introduction Week 2 - Site tour with Kurilpa Futures Week 3 - Housing affordability (Guest lecture: Brisbane Housing Company) Week 4 - Mobility Week 5 - First people perspectives in urban regeneration (Guest lecture: Jim Walker) Week 6 - Environmental sustainability (Guest lecture: Samantha Watt) Week 7 - Economic sustainability Week 8 - Project briefing (Guest Lecture: Amy Marsden - Wolter Consulting Group) Week 9 - Commercial Viability Week 10 - Public spaces Week 11 - Marketing Week 12 - No Lecture Week 13 - Final presentation Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Studio |
Studio Week 1 - Studio 1 Understanding the site/populating the SWOT Week 2 - Site tour with Kurilpa Futures Week 3 - Studio 2 Housing projection and Land-use Week 4 - Studio 3 Mobility Week 5 - Studio 4 Social sustainability Week 6 - Studio 5 Environmental sustainability Week 7 - Studio 6 Economic sustainability Week 8 - Studio 7 Project Brief Week 9 - Studio 8 Commercial viability Week 10 - Studio 9 Public spaces Week 11 - Studio 10 Marketing Week 12 - Finalising report with instructors Week 13 - Final presentation Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
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- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
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