Spatial Data Requirements for Metropolitan Spatial Planning in South Australia: Challenges for Evidence-informed Policy-making and Monitoring. (20th October 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Dühr, Stefanie; Gilbert, Hulya; Peters, Stefan
• Is Part Of: Planning, practice & research. Volume 36:Number 5(2021)
• Page Start: 530
• Page End: 552
• Publication Date: 2021-10-20
• Subjects: Spatial data -- metropolitan spatial strategies -- evidence-based planning -- Greater Adelaide; Regional planning -- Periodicals; Social policy -- Research -- Periodicals; 307.1205
• DOI: 10.1080/02697459.2021.1901397
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0269-7459

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Comprehensive spatial plans require a wide range of high quality spatial data, but planning requirements are not always considered in the increasing number of spatial data initiatives. This paper presents a framework for systematically analysing the availability and quality of spatial datasets in urban planning, and applies this to the example of the metropolitan strategy for Greater Adelaide, South Australia. The findings reveal significant gaps in important spatial data that are publicly available. This is especially concerning given the need to better understand integrated and multi-scalar planning policies such as for mixed use developments and polycentric urban structures.