Thesis (M. Arch.)--University of Hong Kong, 2002. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 75-77).

Thesis (M.U.D.)--University of Hong Kong, 1994. / Includes bibliographical references.

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The rapid development of economy and society in Shanghai has dramatically spurred the demand of improving city infrastructure. Great concerns have been given to the problems existing in the financing and construction of infrastructure, such as lacking construction funds, low efficiency of construction funds usage, and high financing cost. / The urban infrastructure project financing way must keep unanimity with the attribute of the project. Public good theory (Samuelson, 1954), market ability theory (Kessides, 1993; World Bank, 1994) and project classification model (Xu, 2000) make contribution to classifying projects' attribute, and offer the theoretical foundation for choosing the suitable capital source for urban infrastructure. / The main objective of the dissertation is to build the theoretical basis of classifying infrastructure and identifying investment focus of governmental funds with the help of the classification theory of urban infrastructure, thus to attract more private investment into infrastructure construction in Shanghai which leads to the solution to problems mentioned above. / The evolution of the dissertation is to establish a classification model for urban infrastructure. It is the first time in China to classify infrastructure from the quantitive point of view and to use Monte Carlo simulation to quantitively analyse the risk in the urban infrastructure construction. / Based on the literature, cases, and data collected, the author makes a comprehensive research on the urban infrastructure construction in Shanghai through case analysis and risk simulation. Problems existing in the project investment and financing operation are recognized and the relationship between return and risk in different projects is summarized. Then the evaluation model of urban infrastructure projects classification is established to classify projects quantificationally. / Thesis (DBA(DBusinessAdministration))--University of South Australia, 2005.

This thesis explores urban governance and development planning in Indonesia, with particular reference to the city of Yogyakarta. It traces the history of planning in Yogyakarta, particularly in the post-Independence period. An important focus of the thesis is on the 'New Order' period (1966 - 1998). During this period governance arrangements in Indonesia were hierarchical and 'top down'. There was very little local autonomy and the impacts of spatial arrangements on people's lives were scarcely considered. Such spatial development plans as existed were often ignored and locational decisions generally reflected the sectoral priorities of central government agencies or the influence of the ruling elites. The thesis makes an original contribution to our understanding of this period through case studies and interviews which provide new insights into development processes in Yogyakarta during this period. / Since 1998 Indonesia has entered a new 'Reformation Era' and is undergoing major political and social changes as it seeks to introduce new democratic and decentralized processes. Open elections were held for the first time in 1999. New laws passed in the same year and effectively implemented in 2001 provided for the devolution of powers and responsibilities to the local levels of government. The later parts of the thesis describe and comment upon these laws and on the experience to date with their implementation. While it is too early to pass judgment on the effects of the reform agenda, the author raises some questions about the role of the provinces in the new decentralized system and puts forward recommendations for placing spatial planning in a more important position as part of an integrated and participatory system of governance which recognizes the appropriate roles of both provinces and the lower level authorities, the kota (city) and kabupaten (regency). These recommendations draw partially on interviews and are illustrated once again with reference to the city of Yogyakarta. Principles for an effective development planning system for Yogyakarta underpinned by principles of good governance which could serve as a model for other Indonesian cities are proposed. / Thesis (PhD)--University of South Australia, 2003

Thesis (MReg & UrbPlan)--University of South Australia, 1999

Thesis (M. Plan.)--University of Adelaide, Faculty of Architecture and Planning, 1985. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 166-175).

Thesis (M.T.P.) -- University of Adelaide, Dept. of Architecture, 1974. / Bibliography: p. 155-159.

Thesis (M.U.R.P.) -- University of Adelaide, Department of Architecture, 1979.