Week 4: United States Part 2

What does ‘regulatory taking’ mean in the context of the United States planning system? What is being balanced when considering regulatory taking? What is another form of ‘taking’?

Lecture 3: United States Part 1

The concept of multi-level governance is gaining interest globally. It involves a partnership between local and central government in terms of creating strategies, rules and regulations. Give an example of how this process occurs in the United States.

China

What are the four broad historical periods for China? Describe two influences of the earliest period on urban design. What do you think might be the benefits of these approaches?

Word limit

Please note you are required to answer each question in less than 100 words.

Question 1 2014 Cultural Flattening

Describe what you think cultural flattening is, and how it might have evolved. Include an example in your answer.