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Today’s lesson will focus on two major topics in the development of a city – Urban Planning and Transport Planning. We have already discovered that an urban settlement experiences massive change over time. This is particularly the case in large cities like Melbourne. Urban planning and transport are integral in the development and changes experienced in a city.
Urban Development
Last lesson, we studied the concepts of urban consolidation, urban renewal and gentrification. In an effort to reinvigorate areas of inner Melbourne, drastic approaches have been taken to transform these suburbs and pockets of the city into thriving, and attractive hubs. This renewal may take many forms including:
- Redeveloping existing buildings
- Constructing new buildings
- Creating better links between the target area and other areas of Melbourne
- Providing a unique attraction to draw people to the area, and
- Establishing improved access by public transport and car
This lesson you will work to redevelop an area of the inner city. Following a class discussion on what you need to consider when completing an urban redevelopment, you need to add the finishing touches to your chosen site.
Your Task
In table groups, use the checklist provided on studywiz to complete a SWOT analysis of two selected sites. This includes looking at the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats. You will have 20 minutes to complete the analysis (10 minutes for each site). Make sure that you appoint a scribe to complete the SWOT analysis.
When you have finished completing a SWOT analysis for the two developments, choose which development you consider will be the most successful. Elect a presenter to explain why.
Transport Planning
We all have an opinion on what transport is like in Melbourne. We will comment on what needs to be done to improve traffic congestion, and how this will work. However, planning for an integrated transport system in a city can be very complex. Today we will be looking at what transport planning is, what needs to be considered and how this is done.
To begin with, we will go through a keynote presentation on transport planning. Following this, we will look at some of the strategies undertaken in Melbourne including the:
- Victorian Transport Plan
- Keeping Melbourne Moving
- Victorian Cycling Strategy
As the class looks at each of the strategies, you will need to take brief notes on what is involved. Overall, you will need to consider the following:
Can we improve transport planning in Melbourne? If so, how?
Victorian Transport Plan
Victorian Transport Plan March Update
Transport Planning – A Success Story – Curitiba
Before we begin looking at Melbourne, we will look at a city that has experienced success in transport planning. As you watch the following videos, take notes on the following:
- What transport strategies have been introduced?
- Why have these strategies been successful?
Curitiba – City of Dreams – Brazil
Use the following articles to add to your notes. The more detail you can provide, the better.
Urban Habitat – Curitiba’s Bus System is a Model for Rapid Transport
Horizon Solutions – Efficient Transportation for Successful Urban Planning in Curitiba
Group Task
In groups, come up with four to five strategies that you believe will improve access to public transport in Melbourne. Write up your strategy and provide at least two to three sentences describing how it will work. The class will then establish which strategies would be successful and why.
Homework Task - Finish your notes on Curitiba and find one other city that has experienced successful transport planning.