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BADP3002: Property and the Built Environment

Semester 2, 2021 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

This unit provides an introduction to the theory and practice of contemporary property development. Students will develop an understanding of the theory of property and the professional's role in the delivery of development projects involving different sectors, project types and stakeholders. Students will work on a case study site, often with an industry partner. The unit introduces basic: construction and tenure types, project costings; an overview of the construction industry and stakeholder management; and timelining a construction project. On completion, students will be able to identify major stakeholders and prepare project feasibilities with accompaning risk mitigation measures. Students will develop an understanding of contemporary property development, its effects on cities, its role in the economy, and the processes and stakeholders involved.

Unit details and rules

Unit code BADP3002
Academic unit Urban and Regional Planning and Policy
Credit points 6
Prohibitions
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None
Prerequisites
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DAAE1001 and BADP2002
Corequisites
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BAEN3002 or ENGG3854
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator Laurence Troy, laurence.troy@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s) Laurence Troy, laurence.troy@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Assignment group assignment Landcom development proposal and presentation
Written assessment and presentation
40% Multiple weeks
Due date: 05 Nov 2021 at 17:00
5000 words &10 min presentation video
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Online task Canvas task participation
Online tasks
10% Ongoing Weekly
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO7 LO5 LO4 LO2
Assignment Critical reflection on podcast and reading
Written assessment
25% Week 03
Due date: 27 Aug 2021 at 23:59
800 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO8 LO7 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2
Assignment Exploring highest and best use
Written assessment
25% Week 06
Due date: 17 Sep 2021 at 23:59
1000 words
Outcomes assessed: LO6 LO7 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2 LO1
group assignment = group assignment ?

Assessment summary

  • Critical reflection on podcast and reading material: Students are required to choose one of the podcast or video elements of the program and write a short critical reflection on the insights gleaned on this topic
  • Development proposal and presentation: Students are required to work in groups of four to prepare a proposal for participation, by a developer or other stakeholder, in a major urban renewal plan in the case study/field trip area. Each group may identify a stakeholder perspective from which to construct their proposal but will develop their own focus topic or question.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name

Mark range

Description

High distinction

85 - 100

Work of outstanding quality, demonstrating mastery of the learning outcomes assessed. The work shows significant innovation, experimentation, critical analysis, synthesis, insight, creativity, and/or exceptional skill.

Distinction

75 - 84

Work of excellent quality, demonstrating a sound grasp of the learning outcomes assessed. The work shows innovation, experimentation, critical analysis, synthesis, insight, creativity, and/or superior skill.

Credit

65 - 74

Work of good quality, demonstrating more than satisfactory achievement of the learning outcomes assessed, or work of excellent quality for a majority of the learning outcomes assessed.

Pass

50 - 64

Work demonstrating satisfactory achievement of the learning outcomes assessed.

Fail

0 - 49

Work that does not demonstrate satisfactory achievement of one or more of the learning outcomes assessed.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website  provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.  

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week 01 Introduction and overview Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Week 02 Time Space and Property Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Week 03 Housing, property and class Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Week 04 Indigenous perspectives on property and development Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Week 05 Market Theory and Housing Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Week 06 Housing Tenure: Theory and Practice Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Week 07 Understanding development feasibility Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Week 09 Funding and financing affordable housing Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Week 10 Developer perspectives on apartment development Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Week 11 Policy and legal framework for strata development and ownership Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Week 12 Housing needs and development modalities Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Week 13 Urban and Housing Futures Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. demonstrate capability with critical thinking about the theory and practice of contemporary property development
  • LO2. demonstrate capability with critical thinking about the property professional's role in the delivery of development projects involving different sectors, project types, and stakeholders
  • LO3. demonstrate a basic understanding of different construction and tenure types, project costings, construction industries, and stakeholder management
  • LO4. demonstrate an understanding of contemporary property development, its effects on cities, and its role in the economy
  • LO5. demonstrate the ability to clarify and analyse problems, use appropriate methods, and prepare proposals, critically, creatively, and imaginatively
  • LO6. demonstrate the ability to identify relevant information needs and familiarity with basic review methods to source, access, and use information effectively
  • LO7. demonstrate communication skills with oral and written presentations, using quantitative, visual, and other relevant forms of representation
  • LO8. demonstrate the ability to prepare and review reports, articles, plans, sites, and precedents.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

We have improved the online teaching based on student feedback.

Additional costs

These will be confirmed in the first week of the unit. You may need to print assessments, take photographs, create graphs, and sketch drawings. Students may bring their own devices at their own cost. Access to WiFi may be available during lectures and tutorials. Students may need to travel to a field trip site, which may incur public or private transportation costs.

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