Dr. Carl Grodach

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Biography

Carl Grodach is a Foundation Professor of Urban Planning and Design at Monash University and served as the inaugural Director of Urban Planning Design from 2017 to 2022. His research focuses on community economic development planning with specific interests in how land use regulations influence industry development. Grodach investigates the socio-economic impacts of the circular economy, labor dynamics, and social inclusion, particularly through a comparative study of craft manufacturing in urban settings across Australia, Asia, and North America. His work encompasses creative industries and their effects on urban development, including impacts on gentrification and neighborhood revitalization. Grodach has published extensively in prominent urban studies journals and is the author of 'Urban Revitalization: Remaking Cities in a Changing World' and editor of 'Politics of Urban Cultural Policy: Global Perspectives'. His research has been funded by major organizations including the Australian Research Council and he has collaborated with several universities on projects related to urban cultural policy, labor dynamics, and the effects of COVID-19 on urban environments. He also engages in teaching a range of subjects including community development, cultural planning, and economic development, closely working with students on award-winning projects. Grodach co-edits 'City, Culture, Society' and is actively involved in the Australasian Cities Research Network.

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Requirements for Monash University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:12
Reading
Required:13
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:79
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field
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