Planners help make inner cities, suburbs and regional towns more liveable and sustainable. Planners shape cities, towns and regions through the development planning polic
that integrates infrastructure and services. They develop plans, strategies and designs that can improve the quality of life for people and support ecosystem services. A key component of this postgraduate qualification relates to the planning and development of environmentally sustainable cities and regions that acknowledge social diversity and the need for greater physical activity and contact with nature, which can help to prevent chronic disease. The courses studied focus on real-world issues and therefore provide you with relevant skills that are transferable in the workplace. This qualification lays a solid foundation of knowledge and is a great pathway into the professional accredited and recognised Master of Urban and Regional Planning.
This graduate diploma will equip you with the knowledge, skills and practical expertise needed to embark on a career in the field of urban and regional planning. You will learn about:
sustainable urban design and development
planning governance and policy
planning for healthy cities
planning law and ethics
development assessment
transport and planning.
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