Town & Regional Planning

Science, Environment & Resources · Beginner–Intermediate · 35 hours

Shape liveable, sustainable settlements — land use, zoning, spatial planning and South Africa's SPLUMA framework for inclusive development.

What you'll learn

• Explain the purpose of town planning
• Understand land use and zoning
• Apply spatial planning principles
• Engage communities in planning
• Work within SA's SPLUMA framework

Course modules

• Module 1: What Is Town Planning?
• Module 2: Land Use & Zoning
• Module 3: Spatial Planning
• Module 4: Infrastructure & Services
• Module 5: Transport & Movement
• Module 6: Housing & Human Settlements
• Module 7: Environment & Sustainability
• Module 8: Community Participation
• Module 9: Development Applications
• Module 10: SA Planning Law (SPLUMA)
• Module 11: Core Concepts in Depth
• Module 12: Common Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
• Module 13: Tools, Resources & Templates
• Module 14: Standards, Quality & Best Practice
• Module 15: Health, Safety & Ethics
• Module 16: Case Study: A South African Example
• Module 17: Communication & Working with Others
• Module 18: Staying Current & Continuing to Learn
• Module 19: Capstone Project
• Module 20: Review, Assessment & Next Steps

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