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Module Title
LM Urban Property Development
School
School of Geog Earth & Env Sci
Department
Geography
Module Code
08 26375
Module Lead
Dr Austin Barber
Level
Masters Level
Credits
20
Semester
Semester 1
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions
none
Exclusions
Description
This 20 credit module provides an introduction to property development processes in urban areas and the roles played by the private and public sector actors. It examines complexities of urban property markets across a range of sectors and the financial considerations behind development decisions. The starting point for this module is the need for planners in the public and private sectors to have a sound grasp of property development and its commercial underpinnings. The overall aim is to enable students to develop an understanding of the property development process and to develop skills in generating creative solutions to the challenge of achieving viable, sustainable development in urban areas.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
Demonstrate an understanding of the property development sector’s structure, financing and commercial rationale
Explain the urban development process and the critical decision-making points that shape the parameters of final site development
Undertake a general development site appraisal taking account of a full range of relevant factors and make appropriate recommendations for action on the basis of this
Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between private and public sector actors in securing development that realises social, economic and environmental objectives alongside commercial viability
