Regeneração Urbana (not translated) - 2nd semester
Code
722041093
Academic unit
Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Humanas
Department
Geografia e Planeamento Regional
Credits
10
Teacher in charge
Nuno Pires Soares
Weekly hours
3 letivas + 1 tutorial
Teaching language
Portuguese
Objectives
a) To develop knowledge of urban space at different scales
b) To Deepen knowledge about the mechanisms of (re) construction of urban space
c) to develop theoretical and practical knowledge on the evolution of urban spaces (time and space)
d) To develop capacity to analyze form and structure of urban space
e) To develop critical analysis on real cases of regeneration
Prerequisites
None.
Subject matter
1) Definition, evolution and aim of urban regeneration.
2) The problem of strategies and partnerships.
3) Urban regeneration and economic sources of funding.
4) The essential components of an urban regeneration process.
5) The legal framework.
6) The social environment and managing the expectations of the local community.
7) Participation of the population in urban regeneration processes.
8) Case studies.
Bibliography
Imrie, R., Lees, L, Raco, M. (Ed.) (2009). Regenerating London. Governance, sustainability and community in a global city. London: Routledge.
Paddison, R. (1993). City Marketing, image reconstruction and urban regeneration. Urban Studies, 30(2), 339-350.
Roberts, P & Sykes, H. (2002). Hugh Urban Regeneration A Handbook. London: Sage Publications, p. 98-142.
URBAN TASK FORCE (2002). Towards an Urban Renaissance: Final Report of the Urban Task Force Chaired by Lord Rogers of Riverside. London: Spon Press, p. 75-122.
Teaching method
The teaching method is based on theoretical and practical classes, where emphasis is placed on the conceptual explanation and analysis of case studies.
In the context of critical reflection on Urban Regeneration 3 study visits are included: a) Park of Nations, b) Madre Deus / Poço do Bispo and c) Riverfront / S. Apolonia / Alcântara. Study visits are an integral part of the program and are held during class hours. The presentation of specific cases of Urban Regeneration around the world is the responsibility of the students.
Evaluation method
1.Reading of a set of selected texts, whose contents will be assessed through a written test.
2. Achievement of an individual work of research on a case of Urban Regeneration. The presentation of the results will be done orally and in a written work.
Written test [40%], Research work [50%], Participation, [10%].
[% can be changed in accordance with the Evaluation Standards of FCSH ].