In this assignment, you will complete a PESTEL analysis on an issue in urban planning that is of interest to you. It would be helpful to focus on an issue in your local town/nearest large city (+50,000 population). This will be especially helpful in future assignments where you will have the option to follow through on this same issue.
Step 1: Review the sample PESTEL Download sample PESTELprovided and access the library’s Business Writing page to learn about PESTEL analyses for guidance.
Step 2: Choose an issue from the list below. If you choose an issue outside of this list, be sure to get it approved by your instructor first.
- Urban blight.
- Gentrification.
- Homelessness.
- Crime.
- Affordable housing.
- Immigration.
- Poverty.
- Natural calamity (risk mitigation).
Step 3: Research your topic. You will need to be able to fill in details about your issue in all 6 categories of a PESTEL Analysis (Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental, and Legal).
- Note:
- You must use at least 3 credible resources (in addition to your textbook).
- You must cite all resources used.
Step 4: For each element of the PESTEL you should provide:
- A summary (about one paragraph) that evaluates the element in relation to the scenario you chose. The guiding questions at the end of these instructions should guide you in your summary.
- One relevant example from your research that illustrates each element of the PESTEL.
Step 5: Submit your assignment in Canvas.
PESTEL Analysis
- Political: What political issues are associated with this problem? What government policy or policies impact the problem? Provide at least one relevant example.
- Economic: What economic factors (interest rates, employment, foreign exchange, unemployment, etc.) play a role in the problem? Provide at least one relevant example.
- Social: What emerging trends or demographic changes (population growth, age distribution, etc.) affect the problem? Are these local or global trends? Provide at least one relevant example.
- Technological: What technological innovation, development, and/or disruption plays a role in the problem? Provide at least one relevant example.
- Environmental: How does the surrounding environment and ecological impact influence the problem? Provide at least one relevant example.
- Legal: What legal issues affect the problem? Provide at least one relevant example.
The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:
- Evaluate the various fields within planning, such as housing, community development, transportation, environmental planning, urban sprawl, and growth management
