DAUP-MUPD-UPL-2015-Lecture 1

Qatar University College of Engineering Department of Architecture and Urban Planning-DAUP

Urban Planning Legislation MUPD 610 Fall 2015 Dr. Yasser Mahgoub ymahgoub@qu.edu.qa Najeeba 66470537 Kholoud 55860075 Rana 66669544 Shaima 55919170 Maryam 66636220

Course Information • Program: Urban Planning and Design • Course Code and Title: MUPD 610 - Urban Planning Legislation (3-0-3) • Semester: Fall 2015 • Course Prerequisite: Graduate Standing • Instructor: Dr. Yasser Mahgoub, Associate Professor, ymahgoub@qu.edu.qa • Class Times: Wednesday 17:00 – 19:30 • Office Hours: Tuesday 10:00 – 12:00

Course Description • This is course is an overview of planning legislation and a short history of planning process in Qatar and the Gulf Region.

Course Description • Methods, techniques and instruments for implementing plans through decrees and administrative acts, the basis for urban and regional planning and its relation to Shariah Law as well as the structure and organization of Qatari public planning administration.

Course Description • Discussion of zoning procedures, subdivision review practices and budget preparation and execution.

Course Description • This course will provide the student with focus on contemporary urban planning issues and the role of legislations in achieving their desired goals.

Course Description • The course will focus on the Gulf region’s experience and relate it to regional and international context.

• Specific topics related to Qatar will be discussed, researched and presented.

Course Description • Guest speakers will be invited to introduce relevant topics.

Course Description • This course offers an opportunity to explore the contemporary subjects of urban sprawl, smart growth, new urbanism, urban revitalization, affordable housing, transportation planning, and a range of issues affecting urban design and environmental sustainability.

Course Description • Focusing on the experiences of a wide array of cities and nations in addressing the breadth of urban and regional planning concerns, the class addresses the comparison of legal mechanisms addressing or affecting urban planning.

Course Description • The class places special emphasis on the experience in the Arabian Gulf but reflects the experiences from the rest of the world.

Course Objectives • Understand the role of legislation in urban planning.

• Know how urban planning was developed in Qatar and Gulf region.

• Research for knowledge related to the field of urban planning legislation.

Expectations and Learning Outcomes • Developing an understanding of the nature, purpose, methods and practice of planning. This includes knowledge about the governance, planning laws and politics and their impact on individuals and communities often in a multicultural environment and the techniques of policy analysis and project-making.

Expectations and Learning Outcomes • Understanding of processes of change in the built environment and the relationships between the social, economic and physical factors associated with the development of the built environment; • Developing the ability to undertake a substantial outcome of specialist based independent research.

Course Topics • • • • • •

Role of legislation in urban planning Quality of Urban Life Urban growth vs Smart growth Housing provision Urban renewal and revitalization Sustainable Urbainsm

Nature of Instruction and Delivery • • • • • • • • •

Lectures Readings Discussions Research Project Term Paper Writing Term Paper Presentation In‐class activities Guest speakers Etc.

General Requirements and Protocol • Attendance is a must.

• Conduct in class should be professional and attentive.

• Emailing policy: important messages and information will be distributed by email. Please monitor your email regularly for updates.

• Handouts and lecture materials will be distributed by Blackboard.

• Participation in class discussions is monitored and evaluated • Taking notes in class is extremely important.

General Requirements and Protocol • Submission of exercises should be done on time. Late submissions of assignments will result in 10% deduction.

• Homework and class work requirements should be followed closely.

• Writing submissions should follow international research papers standards formats.

• Lead one class discussion and post discussion topics online before class • Final submission(details later)

Textbook • Comparative urban planning law : an introduction to urban land development law in the United States through the lens of comparing the experience of other nations / James A. Kushner. Durham, N.C. : Carolina Academic Press, c2003.

Other Readings 1- Planning Middle Eastern Cities: An Urban Kaledioscope in a Globalizing World. Editor - Yasser Elsheshtawy Publisher: Routledge (10/30/2004) 2- The Evolving Arab City: Tradition, Modernity and Urban Development.

Editor - Yasser Elsheshtawy. Publisher: Routledge (27/05/2008)

Attendance Policy • According to the QU policy , pg 29 of Student Handbook: “Class participation and attendance are important elements of every student’s learning experience at QU, and the student is expected to attend all classes. Keeping track of the student’s attendance and observation of the student’s performance in class are the responsibilities of the instructor. A student should not miss more than 25% of the classes during a semester. Those exceeding this limit will receive a failing grade regardless of their performance. “

Attendance Policy • Attendance is expected in all 16 weekly class sessions. Two (2) absent sessions without excuse will result in 1st warning, the next (1) absent session will results in 2nd warning. The student will receive failing grade if he/she does not attend one (1) more session. (4/16=25%) • Attendance will be treated “very seriously” in this course.

• Medical excuses will be scrutinized.

Grading Policy • • • • •

Attendance according to QU regulations Participation in class 10 % Assignments 40 % Term project 40% Term project presentation 10%

Course Schedule Week Week 1

Date September 16, 2015

Lecture Course Introduction

Week 2

September 23, 2015

Eid Adha Vacation

Week 3

September 30, 2015

Readings discussion 1

Week 4

October 7, 2015

Week 5

October 14, 2015

Week 6

October 21, 2015

Week 7

October 28, 2015

Assignment 1 introduction Overview of Planning Legislation Readings discussion 2 UP History Assignment 1 Presentations Assignment 2 introduction Readings discussion 3 Contemporary UP Issues

Week 8

November 4, 2015

Week 9

November 11, 2015

Week 10

November 18, 2015

Week 11

November 25, 2015

Week 12

December 2, 2015

Readings discussion 5 Comparative UP Law - 1 City Life Readings discussion - Comparative UP Law - 2 Curitiba

Week 13

December 9, 2015

Readings discussion - Urban Design

Week 14

December 16, 2015

Project Review - Guest speaker/reviewer

Week 15

December 23, 2015

Project review

Week 16

December 30, 2015

Project Presentations

Guest Speaker Gulf Experiences –Doha Readings discussion 4 Gulf Experiences – Kuwait Assignment 2 Presentation

Support for Students with Special Needs • It is Qatar University policy to provide educational opportunities that ensure fair, appropriate and reasonable accommodation to students who have disabilities that may affect their ability to participate in course activities or meet course requirements.

Students with disabilities are encouraged to contact their Instructor to ensure that their individual needs are met. The University through its Special Needs Section will exert all efforts to accommodate for individuals’ needs.

• Contact Information for Special Needs Section: • Tel-Female: (00974) 4403 3843 • Tel-Male: (00974) 4403 3854 • Location: Student Activities Building • Email: specialneeds@qu.edu.qa

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Academic Support and Learning Resources • The University Student Learning Support Center (SLSC) provides academic support services to male and female students at QU. The SLSC is a supportive environment where students can seek assistance with academic coursework, writing assignments, transitioning to college academic life, and other academic issues.

SLSC programs include: Peer Tutoring, the Writing Lab, Writing Workshops, and Academic Success Workshops. Students may also seek confidential academic counseling from the professional staff at the Center.

• Contact Information for Students Support and Learning Resources: • Tel: (00974) 4403 3876 • Fax: (00974) 4403 3871 • Location: Female Student Activities Building • E-mail: learningcenter@qu.edu.qa

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Student Complaints Policy • Students at Qatar University have the right to pursue complaints related to faculty, staff, and other students. The nature of the complaints may be either academic or non-academic. For more information about the policy and processes related to this policy, you may refer to the students’ handbook.

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Declaration • This syllabus and contents are subject to changes in the event of extenuating circumstances. The instructor (with approval of the Head of Department) reserves the right to make changes as necessary. If changes are necessitated during the term of the course, the students will be notified by email communication and posting the notification on the online teaching tool Blackboard. It is student’s responsibility to check on announcements made while they were absent.

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MUPD 601 - Urban Planning Legislation - Course Summary • • • • • • • •

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Program: Urban Planning and Design Course Code and Title: MUPD 601 - Urban Planning Legislation (3-0-3) Semester: Fall Course Prerequisite: Graduate Standing Instructor: Dr. Yasser Mahgoub, Associate Professor, ymahgoub@qu.edu.qa Class Times: Sunday 17:00 – 19:30 Office Hours: Monday and Wednesday 11:00 – 12:00 This course provides an overview of planning legislation and a short history of planning process in Qatar and the Gulf Region.

Samples of students research selected topics: •Impact of legislation on tall buildings in Qatar •By: Bothayna Abbara

Methods, techniques and instruments for implementing plans through decrees and administrative acts, the basis for urban and regional planning and its relation to Shariah Law as well as the structure and organization of Qatari public planning administration.

Discussion of zoning procedures, subdivision review practices and budget preparation and execution.

•Managing multi-cultural cities: the case of Doha This course provides students with focus on •By: Reham Qawasmeh contemporary urban planning issues and the role of legislations in achieving their desired goals.

The course focuses on the Gulf region’s experience and relate it to regional and international context.

Specific topics related to Qatar are discussed, researched and presented. Guest speakers are invited to introduce relevant topics.