European Journal of Spatial Development (Apr 2006)

Improved governance and sustainable urban development Strategic planning holds the key

  • Shipra Narang,
  • Lars Reuterswärd

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 4, no. 5

Abstract

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The recent focus on improved governance in cities has raised some concerns about the role of urban planning. Questions have been raised on whether good governance is a substitute for planning, and if it is adequate in itself to achieve sustainable development. Is there no future, then, for planning in our cities?

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