TI 236 Environmental Planning: Principles and Processes 

Lecturer: Dr Frances Fahy Office: Rm 104, Geography Office Hours: tbc Phone: +353-91-524411 Ext - 2315 E-mail: frances.fahynuigalway.ie
Lectures:   Tue 1 - 2 AC201; Wed 5 - 6 UC 102
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Course Summary and Structure 

Drawing on contemporary national and international examples this course will explore the principles and processes of environmental planning. The course is divided up into three sections. The first section provides an introduction to (i) the relationship between human geography, society, and the environment, and (ii) the nature of environmental planning. Following an examination of the principles of environmental planning the second section of the course will examine environmental planning policies and processes at a range of scales – global, trans-national, national and local. This section also critically considers the many tools employed in environmental planning including Environmental Impact Assessment, sustainability indicators, and ecological foot-printing.

Using topical examples from an Irish context, the third section of the course identifies the practical issues involved with putting environmental planning into practice. Individual lectures will be dedicated to a number of key environmental areas (e.g. waste management, transport) to explore the issues and conflicts involved with contemporary environmental planning in Ireland. Throughout the semester a number of guest speakers and practitioners will contribute to certain lectures and case studies. 

Method of assessment

This course will be assessed through:

• Examination (50%) – 2-hour exam 2 questions to answer, one from each section. 
• Seminar attendance and participation (20%).
• Individual essay (30%) – approx. 2,000 word length. Late essays will be penalised according to departmental policy.

Key texts

Connelly, J. and Smith, G. (1999) Politics and the Environment. London: Routledge

Selman, P. (2000) Environmental Planning. London: Sage (2nd Edition)

Wheeler, S. (2004) Planning for Sustainability: Creating Livable, Equitable, and Ecological Communities. New York: Routledge

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