Summary: Planning Theory

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• What are the characteristics of Modernism in Planning?

  Modernism in planning seeks rational social organization based on reason, empiricism, and science. It emphasizes progress, order, and efficiency in planning and includes scientifically prepared master plans and functional zoning.

• What are the characteristics of Postmodernism in Planning?

  Postmodernism in planning rejects linear progress and absolute truth. It embraces pluralism, diversity, and critical deconstruction in space-making. Postmodern planning emphasizes social justice, inclusivity, and a flexible concept of citizenship.

• What are the principles for Post-Modern Planning?

  Principles for postmodern planning include a focus on social justice, inclusivity, diverse communities, and the pursuit of a civic culture rather than just the public interest.

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• Why study Rational Planning despite its discrediting?

  Comprehensive rational planning was the dominant model for a long time and has continued to influence planning thought. Rationality remains a concept central to planning theory.

• How does the Rational Planning model use rationality?

  The Rational Planning model uses instrumental rationality, focusing on means that efficiently achieve goals without consideration of values, emphasizing a separation between values and goals.

• What is the comprehensive rational planning model?

  The comprehensive rational planning model involves understanding a problem, setting goals, formulating alternatives, implementing chosen alternatives, and monitoring progress. It is inspired by rational decision-making and views planning as a scientific endeavor.

• What is the relationship between ends and means in planning?

  Politicians determine goals (ends), while planners decide how to achieve those goals (means). This separation is important in rational planning.

• Why did planning become a process to meet the public interest?

  In the 1950s/60s, public planning was justified as a response to market failures and as a way to protect the public interest. Planning aimed to meet the public

• What are the key factors influencing Rational Planning's context?

  The factors include a managerial culture, influences from other disciplines (business, cybernetics, ecology), and the need to legitimize planning as a science, emphasizing scientific methods.

• What are the main characteristics of Procedural Planning Theory (PPT)?

  PPT includes a "system view" of planning that considers urban systems as interconnected parts and emphasizes that changes in one part can affect the entire system. It also focuses on the procedural aspect of planning, defining how planning should be done.