Town and Regional Planning
Scope & Guideline
Fostering innovative planning solutions.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Sustainable Urban Development:
Research on strategies and policies that promote sustainable development in urban areas, focusing on environmental, economic, and social sustainability. - Community Engagement and Participation:
Exploration of the role of community participation in planning processes, emphasizing participatory approaches that empower local populations. - Land Use Planning and Management:
Studies related to land-use planning, zoning, and the management of urban spaces, including the integration of environmentally sensitive areas. - Social Justice and Equity in Planning:
Investigation of issues related to social justice, housing rights, and equitable access to resources in urban settings. - Impact of Climate Change:
Research examining the effects of climate change on urban areas and strategies for adaptation, particularly in the context of informal settlements. - Regional Planning Policies:
Analysis of regional development policies and their impact on spatial planning and economic development within various geopolitical contexts.
Trending and Emerging
- Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience:
Increasing attention is being paid to the impacts of climate change and the need for urban resilience, particularly in informal settlements, as planners seek to address vulnerabilities in rapidly urbanizing areas. - Inclusive Urban Development:
Recent publications emphasize inclusivity in urban development, particularly concerning housing rights and community engagement in planning processes, reflecting a growing awareness of social equity. - Public Participation and Governance:
There is a notable trend towards exploring mechanisms for enhancing public participation in planning, with research focusing on how governance frameworks can support collaborative planning efforts. - Urban Identity and Landscape Management:
Emerging studies are focusing on the importance of urban identity and landscape management, particularly in the context of urban renewal and the preservation of cultural heritage. - Cross-Border Regional Planning:
Research on cross-border regional planning is gaining traction, particularly in the context of security, economic cooperation, and sustainable development in regions like Southern Africa.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Infrastructure Planning:
There is a noticeable decline in studies focusing solely on traditional infrastructure planning, as the journal shifts towards more integrated and sustainable approaches that consider social and environmental factors. - Top-Down Planning Approaches:
Research emphasizing top-down planning methodologies is waning, reflecting a broader trend towards community-driven and participatory planning practices. - Focus on Economic Growth Alone:
Themes centered solely on economic growth, without considering environmental and social dimensions, appear to be less frequent, indicating a shift towards more holistic planning perspectives. - Historical Urban Studies:
While still relevant, historical analyses of urban development are receiving less emphasis compared to contemporary issues such as climate change and social justice. - Conventional Transportation Planning:
Research focusing on traditional transportation planning, particularly car-centric models, is declining in favor of discussions around sustainable and non-motorized transport solutions.
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