Sample module
| Hours to complete | 1.00 |
| No of pages | 10 |
| Published | May 2005 |
| Updated | February 2008 |
| See more in | Community |
| Author | Brendan Murtagh, School of Planning, Architecture and Civil Engineering (SPACE), The Queen’s University of Belfast |
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| Price | GBP 10.00 |
Planning in a Divided Society
Purpose
To understand the land use effects of a divided society, especially where segregation and territoriality impact on movement, constrain the use and development of land and present distinctive challenges to the skills base of the profession.
Benefits
Planning and urban management more broadly, have a vital role to play both in healing community divisions and providing opportunities for a more shared and pluralist society. The built environment has an important role in helping societies emerge from conflict by providing opportunities for work, leisure, shopping and services in safe and accessible ways. The lessons here are drawn primarily from Northern Ireland but are relevant to any society stratified by ethnic or religious divisions.
Audience
Urban and regional planners and all those wishing to build and assess their knowledge of the topic.
Learning method
This knowledge builder reviews the background to and effects of planning in a divided society and looks at good practice from Northern Ireland on how to address some of the most negative effects of segregation and territoriality. It contains additional reading for those interested in the subject area and websites that can help to support and improve planning practice. Includes voluntary self assessment for recording continuous professional development (CPD).
