Policy for Cities and Regions

PLAN20381 Policy for Cities and Regions 10 Semester 1 Undergraduate Level 2 Iain Deas Unit coordinator Planning, Property and Environmental Management 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Middle part of Bachelors ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 5.0 The course unit explores spatial policy and governance for cities and regions, focusing in particular on England. It looks at the rationale for organising policy and governance on a spatial basis. The course also considers the changing objectives or urban and regional policies, and some of the debates about the purpose of policy intervention. Using examples of specific policy initiatives, the course considers the impact and effectiveness of spatial policy and governance. This course unit provides a theoretical and practical framing of the policy context for cities and regions, with a particular focus on England. Each week explores a different area of policy foci, including housing, regeneration and urban governance, as well as engaging students in contemporary policy debates such as levelling up. Each week uses different case-studies to exemplify the nuances of policy design and implementation and the tensions that can arise from the implementation gap, including a field visit that explores the influence of policies in Manchester The aims of the course unit are to:<ul> <li>provide an introductory overview of the evolution of policy and governance arrangements for cities and regions, with particular emphasis on experience in England;</li> <li>stimulate thinking about the formulation, implementation and resultant impacts of public policy initiatives targeted at cities or regions;</li> <li>begin to consider the role of political and institutional change in shaping the nature and form of urban and regional policies; and </li> <li>explore current issues surrounding contemporary policies which impinge upon cities and regions.</li></ul> Students will be able to: <ul> <li>Explain the principal social and economic challenges confronting cities and regions in England</li> <li>Identify key features and impacts of recent spatial policies for cities and regions in England</li></ul> <ul> <li>Evaluate the relationship between policies for cities and regions and changing economic, social and political circumstances.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Interpret and critique policy and other arguments made around cities and regions</li> <li>Recognise the gaps that can occur between policy design and implementation</li></ul> <ul> <li>Develop written arguments in relation to urban and regional policy.</li> <li>Assess whether policymaking and policy implementation are inclusive or exclusive.</li></ul> Lectures = 7 x 2 hours (14 hours)Core content is provided through seven lecture sessions which explore different themes on urban and regional policy. Learning is supported by additional e-learning material available through the VLE including videos and virtual field visits.Workshops – 2 x 2 hours (4 hours)In addition to lectures, students engage in two interactive workshops that provide the opportunity to debate contested areas of policy. These sessions require students to engage in preliminary research to maximise the opportunity for informed debate.Field Visit = 1 x 2 hour (2 hours)A field visit allows students to engage directly with the content of the course and apply their knowledge in practice. An e-learning version of the field visit is made available on the VLE to support student’s learning. 2 Written assignment (inc essay) 100% Essay Plan, 500 wordsEssay, 2000 words (100% Weighting)  <table class="Table" style="margin-left:7px; border-collapse:collapse; border:none" width="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:621px; padding:5px 5px 5px 5px; height:81px; border-top:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black" valign="top">As you progress through the module you will receive verbal feedback on request, either at formally timetabled sessions or if you see the course tutor during consultation hours (or at other times).</td> </tr> </tbody></table>  Masters Planning and Real Est Masters Planning and Real Est Second Year Mandatory Master of Planning (MPLAN)(FT) Master of Planning (MPLAN) FT Second Year Mandatory BSc Planning and Real Estate BSc (Hons) Planning & Real Est Second Year Mandatory Bsc PRE with Placement BSc (Hons) PRE with Placement Second Year Mandatory Masters Plan and Real Est w Pl Masters Plan and Real Est w P Second Year Mandatory Master of Planning w Placement Master of Planning w Placement Second Year Mandatory N Edwards, C. and Imrie, R. (2015) The Short Guide to Urban Policy, Bristol: The Policy PressJones, P. and Evans, J. (2013) Urban Regeneration in the UK: Boom, Bust and Recovery, second edition, London: SageRoberts, P., Sykes, H. and Granger, R. (2017) Urban Regeneration, second edition, London: SageTallon, A. (2020) Urban Regeneration in the UK, third edition, London: Routledge Fieldwork 2 Lectures 14 Practical classes & workshops 4 0 180