Planning Practice and Research
Scope & Guideline
Shaping better communities through rigorous research.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Participatory and Inclusive Planning:
The journal promotes research that emphasizes participation from diverse stakeholders, ensuring that planning processes are inclusive and reflect the needs of various community members. - Sustainable and Resilient Urban Development:
A core focus on sustainable practices in urban planning, addressing climate change, resilience, and the integration of ecological considerations into planning frameworks. - Integration of Technology in Planning:
Exploration of digital tools and technologies that enhance planning processes, including GIS, smart city concepts, and data-driven approaches to inform decision-making. - Justice and Equity in Planning:
Research addressing social justice, equity, and rights in planning practices, highlighting the importance of fair distribution of resources and opportunities in urban environments. - Cultural and Historical Contexts in Planning:
An emphasis on understanding the cultural and historical dimensions of planning, ensuring that local heritage and community identity are respected and integrated into planning processes. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
Encouragement of interdisciplinary research that draws from various fields such as sociology, economics, and environmental sciences to enrich the understanding and practice of planning.
Trending and Emerging
- Climate Resilience and Adaptation:
A growing emphasis on planning for climate resilience highlights the need for urban environments to adapt to climate change impacts, focusing on sustainable practices and infrastructure. - Circular Economy in Urban Planning:
Research exploring the integration of circular economy principles into urban planning is on the rise, reflecting a shift towards sustainability and resource efficiency in urban environments. - Digital Transformation in Planning:
An increasing focus on the role of digital technologies and data analytics in planning processes is evident, as planners seek to leverage technology for better decision-making and community engagement. - Social Justice and Equity in Planning:
There is a notable trend towards addressing social justice and equity issues within planning frameworks, ensuring marginalized communities have a voice and access to resources. - Health and Wellbeing in Urban Spaces:
Emerging research is focusing on the intersection of urban planning and public health, emphasizing the importance of designing spaces that promote health and wellbeing for residents. - Post-Pandemic Planning Strategies:
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a surge in research addressing how urban planning must evolve to account for public health, mobility, and community resilience in future scenarios.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Zoning Practices:
There appears to be a decrease in research focused solely on traditional zoning practices as the field shifts towards more dynamic and integrated planning approaches. - Top-Down Planning Models:
Research emphasizing top-down planning methodologies is becoming less common, giving way to more participatory and collaborative frameworks that engage communities in the planning process. - Static Land Use Planning:
The focus on static land use plans seems to be declining, as there is a growing recognition of the need for flexible and adaptive planning strategies that can respond to changing circumstances. - Single-Disciplinary Approaches:
With the increasing complexity of urban issues, there is a notable decline in research that relies solely on single-discipline perspectives, emphasizing the need for interdisciplinary approaches instead.
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