PLAN1001 LEC1

Welcome and Introduction

• Good morning everyone, welcome to Plan 1,001, Introduction to Planning.

• Presented by Sara Alidoust, senior lecturer and course coordinator.

• Acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land and their contributions to environmental management.

Course Overview

• Preview of course expectations and introduction to key concepts in urban planning:

  • Definition of planning and urban planning.

  • Importance of ecological sustainability.

Instructor Introduction

• Sara Alidoust:

  • Senior lecturer and planning program convener.

  • Research focus on social planning, especially for marginalized communities.

  • Available resources, including lecture slides on Blackboard.

Team Introduction

• Introduced Lauren Hall, the course demonstrator and past student of the course.

  • Facilitates Fridays workshops, offers student insights.

Course Structure

• Schedule details:

  • Lectures Tuesdays 10 AM to 12 PM, workshops on Fridays.

• Each workshop involves:

  • Group discussions, exercises aligned with lecture topics.

  • Learning from Lauren's experiences and university tips.

Student Profile

• Current enrollment: 50 students; ~20% international students.

  • Importance of diverse perspectives in planning discussions.

Contact Information

• Preferred communication via email; availability to meet in person or through Zoom.

• Always check student email and Blackboard for important updates.

Electronic Course Profile (ECP)

• ECP serves as a contract between students and course coordinators.

  • Includes lecture topics, workshop scheduling, and assessment details.

Key Learning Goals

• Understanding urban planning scope at various levels (national/international).

  • Discuss sustainable development planning issues, urban design, place making, and skill development for communication.

Workshop Participation and Assessment

• Attendance in workshops contributes to total course marks (10%).

  • Must attend at least 8 out of 9 workshops for full credit.

  • Clarification on workshop marks and the overall assessment structure discussed.

Assessments Breakdown

• Four assessment components with specific weightings:

  • Workshop participation (10%)

  • Course quiz (10%) - in-person, covering weeks 1-6.

  • Research paper (30%) - topics include housing affordability and smart technologies.

  • Group presentations (30%) - due week 13, based on case studies from the research topics implemented in groups.

References to Academic Integrity

• Plagiarism policies outlined; importance of original work emphasized.

Course Expectations from Teaching Team

• Encourage respect of diverse viewpoints and create a safe learning environment.

• Foster critical thinking and holistic issue evaluations around urban planning principles.

Urban Planning Fundamentals

• Definition of urban planning as a necessary tool for well-managed community and environmental integration.

  • Discussion of the importance of planning in mitigating urban issues like pollution, overcrowding, and inadequate public services.

Planning Examples

• Reference to the Newtown movement and its ideals, emphasizing contemporary relevance in planning today.

  • Discussion of key factors in urban planning: access, green spaces, community planning, and balancing industrial and residential areas to improve quality of life.

Interdisciplinary Aspects of Planning

• Highlight the interdisciplinary connection between various academic backgrounds involved in planning courses, enhancing learning through integration of diverse perspectives.

Conclusion and Reflection

• Students encouraged to reflect on their learnings from the session, share thoughts via the mentimeter on keywords that define urban planning.

• Emphasis on continuous questioning throughout the course.

• Voluntary task: Create a PowerPoint slide defining urban planning, due March 20.

Wrap-Up

• Reminder of Friday workshops, recommended reading assignment, and 300-word summary assignment about urban planning to be discussed in workshops.