ENVS 6321 ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND DESIGN WORKSHOP York University / Faculty of Environmental Studies Fall Term 2003
Application in problem-solving, plan-making, and design. Direct experience is provided in the main elements of planning and design practice as informed by theory, with emphasis on implementation implications of recommended solutions.
Course Director: Carmela Canzonieri
Objectives and Outline:
The workshop aims to develop an understanding of:
! planning
and design processes as frameworks which evolve over time
! environmental, urban, participatory, political and jurisdictional influences
which affect design decisions
! the role of ecological function, heritage and meaning in design
Design projects may range from ecological and stream restoration design, to urban design relationships with natural systems and sense of place.
Six Nations Environmental Restoration Project
The workshop will be part of a long term study of the lower Grand River watershed in Ontario with a focus on the Six Nations Reserve. Existing environmental issues (Carolinian forest, river degradation, wildlife, urbanization) will be explored on and off reserve at different scales of landscape. Cultural aspects will greatly inform the study.
Requirements:
Two three hour
periods per week will be allocated to this workshop. In general, during
the first half of the term one period will be devoted to lectures, presentations
and class discussions. The other will be for the team work required to
cohordinate individual contributions. In the second part of the term more
time will be allocated for team work. A field trip is required at the
beginning of the term. Other trips will be necessary according to the
requirements of each working team. The workshop will develop analysis
and strategies for the whole study area which will set the framework for
subsequent designs of specific projects and places. There will be an emphasis
on group work throughout the term. Presentations to outside critics or
representatives of the Six Nations community may occur at various stages
during and at the end of the term. A final report in the form of both
a document and a CD-ROM will be produced for the final presentation.
Evaluation of student work will be based upon the student's analytical
skills, the ability to link analysis with development of concepts and
to translate them into design of physical spaces. Teamwork will be evaluated
periodically and will be part of the individual final evaluation.
Prerequisites and Limitations:
It is recommended that students in the workshop have an ecological background and an interest in landscape ecology issues. Computer applications are part of the workshop and is recommended that a good percentage of the class would be familiar with GIS, Powerpoint, web design and other programs. Because of the structure of the Workshop the class limit is 15 students. Aboriginal students and students with interest in Native Canadian Studies are encouraged to enroll.
PLEASE NOTE: Students who feel that there are extenuating circumstances which may interfere with the successful completion of the course requirements are encouraged to discuss the matter with the Course Director as soon as possible. Students with physical, learning or psychiatric disabilities who require reasonable accommodations in teaching style or evaluation methods should discuss this with the Course Director early in the term so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
2002-08-28
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