Assignment 1

Urban change and the role of the change agent:

The first assignment involves you becoming familiar with the different types of urban change experienced in cities and how urban change is managed by government (Especially local and state levels). Part A of the assignment requires you to discuss the principles of urban change and its management. In the second part of the assignment, you are asked to investigate an example of urban change (occurring or planned), preferably in the area in which you live. This part of the assignment will assist you in your work during Assignment 2.

You are to address the following points in your essay.

PART A

What are the various roles of a 'change agent' or 'place manager' in delivering successful outcomes for a place? Briefly discuss the characteristics and skills a change agent should possess, and consider the organisational structures and relationships that can influence their effectiveness.

** You should address this point in context of the various determinants of urban change, whether they are generated by evolving market pressures, policy changes or the environment.

PART B

Identify a current or recent example of urban change (preferably in the area you reside or are familiar with) that has prompted - or been prompted by - a physical or policy change and discuss this.

**What was the change that occurred? How was the change managed?

** Briefly outline which organisations, and/or government departments are involved and how the management program is being undertaken. You may want to investigate the local government's organizational structure in order to learn more about how urban change is managed.

For Assignment 1, the following Echo lectures should guide you in commencing your work:

- Sully lecture (MODULE 01: PLACE)

- Bentley lecture (MODULE 04: IMPLEMENTATION AND GOVERNANCE)

Deliverables: A 1500-word essay