Theories_of_Spatial_Interventions_-_Summary

Ladder of Participation

A model that categorizes levels of citizen participation, from non-involvement to full citizen control.

Placation

A form of participation where authorities engage citizens to give the impression of involvement, without real influence.

Tokenism

A superficial effort to engage participants in decision-making processes without meaningful impact.

Collective Action

Group efforts taken by individuals to achieve a common objective.

Good Planning (Banfield's definition)

Planning is deemed good if actions are likely to achieve intended ends.

Rational Choice

A decision-making process that involves selecting the most logical choice from available options, often used in planning.

Wicked Problems

Complex issues that involve multiple stakeholders with conflicting values and cannot be solved definitively.

Participatory Planning

An approach to planning that actively involves all stakeholders in the decision-making process.

Agonistic Pluralism

A viewpoint that appreciates conflict and diversity of interests in participatory planning.

Neoliberalism

An economic approach that promotes market solutions to resolve conflicts, often leading to inequities.

Self-organization

The spontaneous emergence of order from local interactions without central control.

Degrowth

A planned downscaling of activities that are harmful to the environment and socially alienating.

Inclusivity in Planning

Recognizing and addressing the diverse interests and needs of all community members in the planning process.

Dark Side of Planning

The oppressive aspects of planning that can marginalize certain groups based on socio-economic factors.

Strategic Planning

A social spatial process that involves creating a vision and plan for future development.

Institutionalism in Planning

An approach that emphasizes the role of institutions in shaping planning outcomes and processes.

Post-politics

A governance style that seeks consensus while ignoring deeper structural conflicts.

Urban Imaginary of Degrowth

A vision for a low impact, nature-synergistic urban future that prioritizes direct democratic governance.

Punctual Urbanisms

Citizen-driven, temporary interventions that address immediate urban needs in a participatory manner.

Participatory Mechanisms

Strategies employed in planning to ensure that citizen input is recognized and valued.

Complex Adaptive Systems (CAS)

Systems characterized by multiple interacting components that adapt to environmental changes.