Australia Lecture Two

In 100 words or less, describe what you think are the main differences, both in style and substance, between the New Zealand and Australian planning systems.

Australia Lecture One

In 100 words or less, please answer the following:

From this week’s lecture on planning issues in New South Wales, what planning process described by Whitney do you think would either (a) contribute to increasing urban sustainability or (b) decrease urban sustainability, and why?

North America Part 2

In 100 words or less please comment on the following statement:

In the context of trying to get 'good' planning outcomes, it is better to have a more prescriptive approach such as in Ontario rather than a laissez-faire approach, such as in Texas.

North America Part 1

In 100 words or less please answer the following:

How do the structural differences between the United States Federal government and New Zealand's central government influence the planning process?

Somoa's two forms of governance

If you were a planner in Samoa, how would you go about navigating your way between the two forms of decision-making on the islands: that of the colonial-traditional and that of the rational-legal system common in Westminster democracies? Use the freeing up of land for a new tourist venture as an example.

Up to 100 words.