Reform of European spatial planning systems: Integration, adaptation and participation

Vincent Nadin, Ana María Fernández-Maldonado, Marcin Dąbrowski, Dominic Stead

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Abstract

Three critical facets of spatial planning are central to defining its character and performance in shaping spatial development: policy integration, the adaptability of plans, and engagement of citizens. This chapter reports on what was learned about general trends in Europe since 2000 for each of these facets drawing on two projects under the name ESPON COMPASS. We briefly introduce integration, adaptability and engagement, and what is known about trends with reference to key sources and examples. The findings complement evidence presented in other parts of this book, especially Chapters 6 and 9. This chapter stands back from much of the detail elsewhere in the book and give a broad and generic assessment based on expert evaluations. The picture is one of substantial reform of planning systems which seek to strengthen integration, enable adaptation of plans to address uncertainty, and engage citizens more deeply in the process.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSpatial Planning Systems in Europe
Subtitle of host publicationComparison and Trajectories
EditorsVincent Nadin, Giancarlo Cotella, Peter Schmitt
Place of PublicationCheltenham/Northampton, MA
PublisherEdward Elgar Publishing
Chapter7
Pages148–171
Number of pages24
ISBN (Electronic)9781839106255
ISBN (Print)9781839106248
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024

Publication series

NameElgar Studies in Planning Theory, Policy and Practice
PublisherEdward Elgar Publishing

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Keywords

  • Spatial planning
  • Policy integration
  • Sectoral coordination
  • Citizen participation
  • Cross-fertilisation

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