The value of collective intentionality for understanding urban self-organization. Issue 3 (1st September 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hasanov, Mustafa; Beaumont, Justin
• Is Part Of: Urban research & practice. Volume 9:Issue 3(2016)
• Page Start: 231
• Page End: 249
• Publication Date: 2016-09-01
• Subjects: urban self-organization -- collective intentionality -- citizen participation -- urban governance; Sociology, Urban -- Periodicals; 307.7605
• DOI: 10.1080/17535069.2016.1149978
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1753-5069

Abstract

Abstract : Urban self-organization (USO) is an important topic within the field of contemporary participatory planning. This article aims to investigate the role of certain socio-psychological traits embedded within the notion of USO. We will argue that USO builds upon on the relationship between processes of community organizing, socio-spatial proximity and, most intriguingly, collective intentionality. The intellectual and sensory experience of self-organizing processes is examined through the help of three spatially anchored community initiatives within The Netherlands. We suggest that our investigation into collective intentionality of USO has a promising role in setting the future research agenda for supporting a more inclusive planning theory and practice.