1. What is the Purpose of This Assessment?The following table shows which of the module learning outcomes are being assessed in this assignment. Use this table to help you see the connection between this assessment and your learning on the module.Module Learning Outcomes Being Assessed1.Identify the nature, use, strengths and weaknesses of various implementation tools used to implement planning policies.
2.Evaluate the distributional impacts of planning practice.
3.Analyze policy implementation using case study materials. What is the Task for this Assessment?Task (attach a separate briefing document if required)You are asked to prepare an essay response to the following title:‘Critically evaluate the role of planning in the future development and evolution of a town centre of your choice’In your answer you should address the following aspects:
•What is the town centre like now, including social, environmental and economic aspects?
•What should the town centre be like in the future and how will this be affected by contemporary trends in town centre usage?
•What should be the role of planning tools and the planning & development professions in the future development of the town centre? Are there limits to this?
•What can be learned from examples from other town and city centres?At the end of this document you will the assessment criteria, which will help you to prepare your essay.
