Integrated, adaptive and participatory spatial planning: trends across Europe. Issue 5 (4th May 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Nadin, Vincent; Stead, Dominic; Dąbrowski, Marcin; Fernandez-Maldonado, Ana Maria
• Is Part Of: Regional studies. Volume 55:Issue 5(2021)
• Page Start: 791
• Page End: 803
• Publication Date: 2021-05-04
• Subjects: spatial planning -- policy integration -- adaptiveness -- citizen engagement -- Europe; O20 -- O21; Regional planning -- Periodicals; Regional planning -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; 307.14
• DOI: 10.1080/00343404.2020.1817363
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0034-3404

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Whether spatial planning systems are equipped to cope with contemporary regional and urban challenges is strongly dependent on their capacity to promote integration between policy sectors, to respond adaptively to changing societal and political conditions, and to involve and engage citizens in decision-making processes. This paper examines and compares how these capacities have evolved in European countries since the start of the 21st century. The findings indicate that many countries have made reforms to spatial planning with significant implications for their capacity to promote integrated, adaptive and collective planning decisions.