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URBD783

Designing Integrated Neighbourhoods

In this course, you’ll study the elements and principles of integrated neighbourhoods. We will delve into the issues confronting innovation, design requirements, and key tools and techniques. We'll also examine practical methods for beginning to retrofit existing neighbourhoods and creating new integrated neighbourhoods on green field sites.

This course is available as part of the Urban Design Certificate (elective course) and on an individual basis.

Section Sessions Dates Time Campus Instructor(s) Cost Registration
URBD783-VA1121 2 - Fri–Sat Apr 13–14, 2012
 9 am–5:30 pm Vancouver Michael von Hausen, principal, MVH Urban Planning and Design, Inc.
Paul Fenske, senior urban designer, Ekistics and Arris Architecture
 $600 Register
URBD783-OT1124 2 - Fri–Sat May 11–12, 2012 8:30 am–5 pm Ottawa Convention Centre Michael von Hausen, principal, MVH Urban Planning and Design, Inc.
Paul Fenske, principal, Ekistics Town Planning, Inc.
 $725

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(City of Ottawa employee? Call 778-782-5254 to register for special rate)

What will I learn?

In this course, you’ll do the following:

  • Review the history of neighbourhood planning and design
  • Define a complete community
  • Discuss innovative trends in neighbourhood planning and design in cities, suburbs, and rural areas
  • Analyze local case studies
  • Apply what you learn in a team studio on neighbourhood making that explores conceptual alternatives for designing integrated neighbourhoods

Download a sample course agenda (pdf).

How will I learn?

  • Lectures
  • Case studies
  • Small group discussions
  • Applied exercises
  • Group presentations
  • Assignments

Who should take this course?

  • Planners, architects, and landscape architects
  • Engineers, real estate developers, and building technicians
  • Elected officials and local government administrators
  • NGO staff, financiers, and lawyers
  • Community organizers and advocates

How will I be evaluated?

Your grade will be based on a take-home assignment.

Textbooks and learning materials

We will provide custom course materials.

Professional development credits

  • AIBC 14 CLU
  • PIBC and BCSLA can self-report