URBD 5731 – URBAN PROCESSES 2019-20 1st Term Room: Time: Thursday 6:30pm – 9:15pm

Instructor: Prof. Sujata S. Govada, PhD udpcltd@gmail.com

Photo Source: CUHK, Hong Kong Public Space Initiative

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The aim of the course is to enable students to deepen their appreciation of urban processes involved in the development and redevelopment of cities. Students begin to understand the urban process, associated opportunities and constraints; issues and challenges; and current trends within a local, regional and international context. This course also aims to enhance the ability of students to understand the plan making process in Hong Kong including public engagement processes. Students will be able to expand their frame of reference by comparing current trends in urban transformation process in Hong Kong and other parts of the world by looking at regional and international cities as well. This course is integrated with the Urban Design Studio I on Infrastructure of Inclusion. Through site visits, lectures, seminars and workshops students deepen their knowledge about the various urban processes involved in city development and the importance of public engagement in urban development and transformation including central business districts, urban renewal of older urban districts and urban expansion through reclamation and new town development. COURSE OBJECTIVES - Study of urban processes with a focus on the impact of urban development and redevelopment in

the sustainable transformation of cities; - Understanding the evolution and complexity of participatory planning and the public engagement

processes in Hong Kong and the situation in other parts of the world; - Learning about community engagement undertaken as part of the planning process by PlanD, MTR,

and URA in Hong Kong and views of community representatives; - Developing strategies for community engagement and empowerment to assess key issues,

community concerns, aspirations and needs; and - Students gain hands on experience in planning, organizing and undertaking seminars, street

exhibitions, charrettes and workshops to engage multiple stakeholders in community planning. LEARNING OUTCOMES - Understanding various forces and the impact of urban development and redevelopment in the

transformation of cities by studying an existing older urban district; - Learning to engage and communicate with multiple stakeholders and community members to

understand key issues, community concerns; and - Working in groups in planning, organizing or participating in seminars, exhibitions and workshops

and gaining hands on experience. COURSE ASSESSMENT

- Group research, exercises, conducting the community survey and analysis - 25% - Planning, organizing and undertaking the community events - exhibitions, workshop, forums, etc. -

25% - Mid Term and Final Presentations of the community engagement - 20% - Literature Circle and Individual Reflection - 20% - Participation in class, seminars and community events and submission of final submission - 10%

COURSE FORMAT The course is organized for group work to undertake research, plan, organize and conduct community survey, events including street exhibitions, workshop and forum. The course is linked to the Urban Design Studio I on Infrastructure of Inclusion focusing on Sham Shiu Po and Tseun Wan in older urban districts of Hong Kong. Throughout the semester there will be several lectures to introduce urban processes so students can understand the evolution and development of the city and the importance of experiencing the city and community engagement in the planning process and design of cities. Lecture will include community engagement evolution and methods; planning and new town development; urban regeneration and heritage

conservation; harbourfront planning and waterfront development and developing smart and sustainable cities. Students are encouraged to research and make direct reference to the primary and secondary sources and interact with the community and multiple stakeholders by organizing and participating in community events such as street exhibition and community workshop and public forum They should understand the rationale behind and the interplay between different policies, political, social and economic factors and the importance of community engagement and public participation in the planning process. While it is intended that lectures and experience sharing will form the core elements of the course, students are expected to work in groups within the context of Central and Aberdeen Districts to gain more hands-on experience in participatory urban design and planning practice in Hong Kong. IMPORTANT NOTE TO STUDENTS: ATTENDANCE Class attendance is required in all courses. For an excused absence, the instructor must be notified and presented with documentation of illness or personal matter. Please note: Three (3) or more unexcused absences may result in a failing grade for the course. ACADEMIC HONESTY Attention is drawn to the University policy and regulations on honesty in academic work, and to the disciplinary guidelines and procedures applicable to breaches of such policy and regulations. Details may be found at: http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/policy/academichonesty/. With each assignment, students may be required to submit a statement that they are aware of these policies, regulations, guidelines and procedures. COURSE SCHEDULE

Date Course Activities Sat Aug. 31 SCP Public Forum/ISU Walkable Cities Event @ Taikwun, Central Mon Sept. 2 Introduction of MSc in Urban Design Semester I (in Studio)

Introduction to UD Studio and Urban Processes Course

Thu Sept. 5 Lecture 1: Community Engagement Evolution/Methods and Efforts in Hong Kong Site visits to Sham Shui Po and Tsuen Wan (by Students) Exercise 1: Developing the Community Survey

Thu Sept.12 Site visit explorations and preparing for the Community Survey (by Students) Exercise 2: Undertaking the Community Survey

Thu Sep. 14 Community Engagement 1 – Undertaking the Community Survey Thu Sept.19 Lecture 2: Town Planning and New Town Development in Hong Kong

Exercise 3: Case Studies (Local, Regional and International) Thu Sep. 26 Local, Regional and International Case Studies Presentation (by students)

Exercise 4: Literature Circle Thu Oct. 3 Lecture 3: Urban Renewal and Heritage Conservation in Hong Kong

Presentation of Community Survey Results (by students) Thu Oct. 11 Exercise 5: Preparing for Community Engagement 2(by students)

Preparing for Literature Circle (by students) Thu Oct. 17 Lecture 4: Waterfront Development and Harbourfront Planning

Presentation of Case Studies (by Students) Sat Oct. 19 Community Engagement 2 – City Walk, Interviews/ Exhibitions

Community feedback on sharing of site analysis and community survey by students Thu Oct. 31 Lecture 5: Developing Smart and Sustainable Cities

Presentation of Literature Circle and Discussions (by students)

Thu Nov. 7 Preparation for Community Engagement 3 (by students) Sat Nov. 9 Community Engagement 3 – Community Workshop/Forum

Community feedback on presentation of preliminary proposals by students Thu Nov. 14 Final Presentation (by Students)

Exercise 6: Individual Student Reflections Thu Nov. 21 Submission of Course Reflection and Discussion Thu Nov. 28 Final Submission

STUDENT WORK Submission of course documentation must be complete and correctly formatted. Missing or incomplete submission of the documentation folder will result in the grade for the course being withheld. This will prevent registration for the following term or delay graduation. In addition, a grade deduction of one letter grade will be made. SITE VISITS AND FIELD TRIPS Site visits and field trips for students are scheduled together with Studio in addition to individual and group site visits are organized separately by students to undertake various course exercises and activities. REQUIRED READINGS

• Arup (2017). Cites Alive: Designing for Urban Childhoods, London: Arup. • Bristow, Roger M. (1989). Hong Kong’s New Towns, a selective review, Oxford University Press. • Brooke, N. (2001), “The impact and influence of Hong Kong’s land administration and planning

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• Chase, G.L., Crawford. M, and J. Kaliski, eds. (2008), Everyday urbanism, New York: Monacelli Press, 2008.

• Canhem, S. and Wu, R., Portrait from Above, Hong Kong's informal rooftop communities (Peperoni Books / Mccm, 2010).

• Danenberg, R., Doumpa, V. and Karssenberg, H. (eds.) (2018). The City at Eye Level for Kids, Rotterdam / Amsterdam: STIPO Publishing.

• Gehl, J. and B. Svarre (2013). How to study public life. Washington, DC: Island Press. • Hills, P., & Yeh, Anthony G.O. (1978). New Town Developments in Hong Kong, Journal Article Built

Environment, Alexandrine Press. • Hills, P and Yeh, Anthony G.O. (1983). New Towns Revisited, Journal Article Built Environment,

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• Maas, W,. Visionary Cities (Rotterdam: NAI Publishers, 2010) • Maas, W., Hong Kong Fantasies (Rotterdam: NAI Publishers, 2012) • Mikoleit, A. and Purckhauer, M., Urban code: 100 Lessons for Understanding the City • Mitrasinovic, M. (2015). Current Urbanities: Designing Infrastructures of

Inclusion, Abingdon: Routledge. • Mostafavi, M. and Gareth D., Ecological Urbanism (Baden: Lars Muller Publishers, 2010) • Ng, E., Designing high-density cities for social and environmental sustainability. (London;

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Vertical to Volumetric, Taylor & Francis. • Tieben, H., Woo P.L. & Yuet T.C., “Development or Destruction? The Transformation of • Sai Ying Pun”, in V. Pearson & Ko T.K. (eds.), A Sense of Place: Hong Kong West of • Pottinger Street, Hong Kong: Joint Publishing, 168-183.

• Washburn, A (2013), The Nature of Urban Design, A New York Perspective on Resilience, Island Press.

• Whyte, W. H. (1980). The Social Life of Small Urban Spaces, The Conservation Foundation.

• United Nations Habitat (2016). New Urban Agenda. RECOMMENDED READINGS

• Abercrombie, P. (1948). Hong Kong Preliminary Planning Report, Ye Olde Printerie.

• The Government of the HKSAR (1998). Territorial Development Strategy Review - Final • Executive Report 1998, Hong Kong: Planning, Environment and Lands Bureau. • Lands Department. (2005)., Lands Department, Available from: • http://www.landsd.gov.hk/en/images/doc/fact_e_text.pdf, accessed on 1 Aug 2017.

• Lands Department (2007). LAO Practice Note - Procedure for Land Sale under the Application

System. Available at: • http://www.landsd.gov.hk/en/images/doc/2007-1.pdf, accessed on 1 Aug 2017. • Lands Department. (2005)., Lands Department, Available from: • http://www.landsd.gov.hk/en/images/doc/fact_e_text.pdf, accessed on 1 Aug 2017.

• Ratcliffe, J. (1978). An Introduction to Urban Land Administration, London: Estate Gazette.

• The Government of the HKSAR. (2001). Urban Renewal Strategy, Hong Kong: Planning and

Lands Bureau.

• The Government of the HKSAR. (2005). Town Planning Ordinance, Chapter 131. Bilingual Law Information System. Department of Justice. Available at:

• http://www.blis.gov.hk/blis_pdf.nsf/CurAllEngDoc/AEA02550B541AC16482575EE003FB1D8/$FILE/CAP_131_e_b5.pdf, accessed on 1 Aug 2017.

• The Government of the HKSAR. (2007). Urban Renewal Authority Ordinance, Chapter 563.

Bilingual Law Information System. Department of Justice. Available at: • http://www.blis.gov.hk/blis_pdf.nsf/6799165D2FEE3FA94825755E0033E532/9BA494475B1AC8

E8482575EF001B97BF/$FILE/CAP_563_e_b5.pdf, accessed on 1 Aug 2017.

• The Government of the HKSAR. (2016). Hong Kong Planning Standards and Guidelines, Hong Kong: Planning Department.

• Available at: http://www.pland.gov.hk/pland_en/tech_doc/hkpsg/, accessed on 1 Aug 2017.

• Town Planning Board. (2016). How to Participate- Plan-making Process. Available at: http://www.info.gov.hk/tpb/en/plan_making/participate.html, accessed on 1 Aug 2017.