n this weeks presentation assignment, you not only have the chance to demonstrate your mastery of the concepts covered in Weeks 1 through 4 of this course but also to practice professionally addressing your city council with your ideas for an Urban Plan.
Prior to beginning work on this assignment, please review
Chapter 14 in Contemporary Urban Planning (11th ed.)
Chapter 17 in Contemporary Urban Planning (11th ed.)
You are also strongly encouraged to review the other recommended resources as they may assist you.
For this assignment, you will assume the role of an Urban Planning Director, and you will discuss the same urban location and focus policy area you have used throughout this class. You will create a professional presentation for your selected municipalitys city council that will provide a high-level overview of the Urban Plan you have developed and demonstrate that you have assessed its future impacts on budgeting and community development. This presentation ties to the Week 4 Urban Planning Report for Council final paper.
In your presentation,
Indicate the municipality and focus or policy area that the plan will be developed for.
Assess the current population and demographics of the community.
Explain how the makeup of the community should guide policymaking.
Assess the needs of the residents, the factors identified through the SWOT analysis, and how this local perspective might differ from a regional or national perspective.
Plan for land use (e.g., dedicated, mixed use, green space, economic development, revitalization or renewal, etc.).
Examine transit availability.
Outline three short-term goals (35 years) in order of priority, including an explanation of how priority was established.
Outline three long-term goals (710 years) in order of priority, including an explanation of how priority was established.
Explain any legal issues.
Indicate the theoretical model used to support your plan.
Estimate the budget forecast; what are the implications (e.g., municipal bonds, grants, private enterprise funding, etc.)?
Presentation Instructions:
Step 1
Carefully review the Grading Rubric
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for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your presentation.
Step 2
Create a PowerPoint slide deck with visuals that will keep your audience engaged and interested.
Include notes on the slides that outline the talking points of the urban plan.
Include citations on the slides for any sources used in the presentation.
The PowerPoint presentation should be at least 12 slides (excluding title and reference pages).
Step 3
Write a script for your presentation that you can refer to while recording your video.
Note: You do not need to turn in your script.
Step 4
Practice your presentation before you record it, using your script to guide you. You can refer to the Webcam Recording Dos and Donts
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for tips on how to create a professional recording. You may also want to review the Filming a Video That Demonstrates Professionalism
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guide and Presentation Tips
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from the University of Arizona Global Campus Writing Center.
Step 5
Record a professional-looking presentation video using the native Canvas tool or record and upload your video as a .mp4 file. The following are some options for video recording tools:
Screencast-O-Matic
Review the Screencast-O-Matic Quick-Start Guide
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Zoom
Review the Zoom Quick Start Guide
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Review the Canvas Video Submission Instructions
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for assistance on recording or uploading a video in your classroom.
Do not allow your recording to exceed 15 minutes in length. (Remember, council presentations are timed!)
Important! Both you, as the presenter, and the PowerPoint slide presentation should be visible in your recording, so you will be required to have your web camera and computer microphone on. If you are unable to complete the video recording due to extenuating circumstances, please reach out to your instructor to discuss the issue and request an equitable alternative.
Step 6
Submit your slides using the Waypoint Assignment submission button at the bottom of this page.
Step 7
Proceed to the Week 5 Presentation Submission page to submit your .mp4 recording.
The Urban Plan Presentation to City Council presentation
Must be a minimum of 12 slides in length (not including title and references slides) and 1214 minutes in length, formatted according to APA Style
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as outlined in the Writing Centers How to Make a PowerPoint Presentation
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Must include a separate title slide with the following:
Title of presentation in bold font
Space should appear between the title and the rest of the information on the title page.
Students name
Name of institution (University of Arizona Global Campus)
Course name and number
Instructors name
Due date
Must utilize academic voice. See the Academic Voice
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resource for additional guidance.
Must use a combination of at least five scholarly or credible sources in addition to the required resources.
The Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources
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table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source for a particular assignment.
To assist you in completing the research required for this assignment, view The University of Arizona Global Campus Library Quick n Dirty
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tutorial, which introduces the University of Arizona Global Campus Library and the research process, and provides some library search tips.
Must document any information used from sources in APA Style as outlined in the Writing Centers APA: Citing Within Your Paper
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Must include a separate reference slide that is formatted according to APA Style as outlined in the Writing Center. See the APA: Formatting Your References List
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resource in the Writing Center for specifications.
Accessibility Statement: If you have a disability that impacts your ability to successfully participate in this or any other course activity, please provide your instructor with your authorized Accommodation Request form from the Office of Student Access and Wellness so that they can discuss and arrange an alternative plan with you.
Carefully review the Grading Rubric
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for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.
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