scholarly journals Mainstreaming ecosystem science in spatial planning practice: Exploiting a hybrid opportunity space

2018 ◽  
Vol 70 ◽  
pp. 232-246 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alister Scott ◽  
Claudia Carter ◽  
Michael Hardman ◽  
Nick Grayson ◽  
Tim Slaney
Keyword(s):  
Spatial Planning ◽  
Planning Practice ◽  
Ecosystem Science

Polycentric urban forms: The relevance of scale for metropolitan and city planning

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiří Malý ◽  
Tomáš Krejčí
Keyword(s):  
Urban Planning ◽  
Spatial Planning ◽  
City Planning ◽  
Development Strategies ◽  
Analytical Evaluation ◽  
Settlement System ◽  
Planning Practice ◽  
Urban Forms ◽  
Further Development

The paper deals with the importance of scale in metropolitan and urban planning, in connection with the promoted and often applied concept of polycentric development. Although the normative conceptualization of polycentricity to some extent reflects the multi-scalar dimension, the operationalization of the concept encounters a number of limitations and fuzzy meanings that result from different scales of analysis and interpretation. Using the Czech context of planning practice, the negligence of the importance of overlapping geographical scales and limits of binding spatial planning materials is documented. The dependence of polycentricity on the scale has consequences both for the analytical evaluation of the spatial situation of the settlement system and for the subsequent interpretation of the results and the setting of further development strategies.

scholarly journals Sustainable Development: The Role of Scientific Literature in Dutch Municipal Spatial Planning

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 193
Author(s):  
Lucas Vroom ◽  
Fenje M. Van Straalen
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Spatial Planning ◽  
Scientific Literature ◽  
Spatial Development ◽  
Planning Practice ◽  
Professional Literature ◽  
Dutch Literature ◽  
Planning Policies

<p>The objective of this article is to show how Dutch municipalities use scientific literature about sustainable development in their spatial planning policies and processes. The approach to this research is twofold. First, we conducted a literature review that summarized the most important discourses in the international and Dutch literature. Secondly, we interviewed Dutch municipalities and asked them how they interpret and define sustainable (spatial) development, how they keep up with the quick developments surrounding sustainability and how they approach sustainable development in their own planning practices. Results show that many municipalities claimed to interpret sustainable development in a broad manner and claim to use a sufficient amount of scientific literature, but their planning practices suggest otherwise. We conclude that the trichotomy ‘international scientific literature – national professional literature - planning practice’ is not self-evident within Dutch sustainable (spatial) development.</p>

“Planning” or e-Planning?

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ernest R. Alexander
Keyword(s):  
Strategic Planning ◽  
Spatial Planning ◽  
Institutional Environment ◽  
Planning Theory ◽  
Planning Practice ◽  
Social Purpose ◽  
Construction Of Knowledge ◽  
Usable Knowledge

Planning theory is hardly relevant for E-Planning, because generic “planning” does not exist for practical purposes, except as distinct planning practices. E-Planning is such a practice, with implications for E-Planning theory, education and practice. Defining planning as “what planners do” makes planning a socially recognized practice; for such practices “planning” always has a qualifyer: urban-, environmental- or strategic planning. Meaningful discussion of planning demands contingent referents not abstract generalizations. Diverse planning practices are identifyable on several dimensions: sector, level or domain, and country. With various actors and blends of usable knowledge, planning practices contribute expertise to the co-construction of knowledge. The case for E-Planning follows the prototype of spatial planning, including tools: knowledge that E-planners contribute; practice: the E-Planner's role and social purpose; and context: E-planners' workplaces and their institutional environment. Evidence of institutionalization (including the IJEPR) confirms that E-Planning is a real planning practice, with E-Planning theory in development and awaiting integration.

scholarly journals Bottlenecks Blocking Widespread Usage of Planning Support Systems

10.1068/a3712 ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 37 (5) ◽  
pp. 909-924 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guido Vonk ◽  
Stan Geertman ◽  
Paul Schot
Keyword(s):  
Spatial Planning ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Support Systems ◽  
Supply Side ◽  
Planning Support Systems ◽  
Planning Practice ◽  
Relative Lack ◽  
Business Studies ◽  
Planning Support ◽  
Potential Benefits

Research on planning support systems (PSS) is characterized by a strong emphasis on the supply side, whereas little research has been undertaken on the successes and failures in the adoption of PSS within the planning community (demand side). What becomes clear from the existing research is that usage is not widespread. In this paper we aim to find the main bottlenecks blocking the widespread use of PSS in spatial planning. To achieve this, a global online survey was conducted in which almost 100 PSS experts participated and for which a theoretical framework from the field of business studies served as a basis. The results show that a multitude of factors cause the underutilization of PSS, their characteristics being human, organizational and institutional, as well as technical. In particular, the lack of awareness of and experience with PSS, alongside the relative lack of recognition of the value of PSS within the spatial planning community, tend to block widespread usage and adoption of PSS in planning practice. On this basis, we offer recommendations for the enhancement of PSS adoption, namely to disseminate more profoundly information and knowledge about the existence and benefits of PSS within the spatial planning community. Real-world example projects and in-depth research on potential benefits of PSS application in planning practice will be crucial in this.

scholarly journals Kaupungin strateginen spatiaalinen suunnittelu – Navigointia eri mittakaavatasojen ja rationaliteettien välillä

2019 ◽  
Vol 57 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-25
Author(s):  
Kaisa Granqvist ◽  
Raine Mäntysalo ◽  
Hanna Mattila ◽  
Antero Hirvensalo ◽  
Satu Teerikangas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spatial Planning ◽  
Communicative Action ◽  
Analytical Framework ◽  
Rational Action ◽  
Communicative Rationality ◽  
Planning Practice ◽  
Theory Of Communicative Action ◽  
Strategic Rationality ◽  
The City

This article scrutinises the role of communicative and strategic rationalities in the strategic spatial planning of a city. With an analytical framework that draws on Habermas’ theory of communicative action, the article identifies communicatively and strategically rational action orientations in competitive and collaborative settings at different scales of strategic spatial planning. The analytical feasibility of the framework is examined by analysing strategic spatial planning in the city of Turku (Finland). By providing insights on the central role of strategic rationality, the article contributes to the theoretical discourse on strategic spatial planning that has been strained by an overemphasis on communicative rationality. Regarding relevance to planning practice, the article adds to the understanding of the complex governance networks in which a city engages in its strategic spatial planning.

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