TRP235 The Development Process

Pre-requisites: TRP210

Aims/Description: The course explores the interrelationship between planning, design and development profitability. It considers the property market, property developers and the property development process. It also provides an introduction to the physical dimension of planning and to urban design. It considers the design process and proposals for the improvement of urban space; and factors that affect development profitability and the techniques used by developers to decide whether to pursue particular schemes. The course therefore includes coverage of: market analysis, development appraisal, development finance, the design process, the use of urban space and infrastructure design.

Staff Contact: Dr Sarah Payne

Teaching Methods: Lectures, Tutorials, Problem solving, Fieldwork, Independent Study,

Assessment: Formal Exam, Course work

Notes: Required for RTPI Accreditation.

Information on the department responsible for this unit (Urban Studies and Planning):

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