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Assessing Spatial Planning Outcomes – A Novel Framework Based on Conformance and Governance Capacities

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  • Nadine Kiessling
  • Marco Pütz

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Most studies use quantitative measures to assess spatial planning outcomes. Instead, this paper proposes a novel qualitative framework to assess spatial planning outcomes that seek to understand why outcomes conform to, or deviate from, the intentions of spatial planning instruments. This novel framework links the conformance perspective with governance research. We tested our analytical framework in six Swiss and German municipalities. Drawing on interviews, observations and planning documents, our findings demonstrate which factors decisively influence planning outcomes. Our findings also demonstrate that high conformance does not necessarily equal spatial planning success. Qualitatively assessing planning outcomes contributes to the evaluation of the success and failure of spatial planning, and improves the implementation of planning instruments and practices accordingly.

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  • Nadine Kiessling & Marco Pütz, 2021. "Assessing Spatial Planning Outcomes – A Novel Framework Based on Conformance and Governance Capacities," Planning Theory & Practice, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 22(3), pages 414-432, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:rptpxx:v:22:y:2021:i:3:p:414-432
    DOI: 10.1080/14649357.2021.1925951
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    1. Jiao Zhang & Qian Wang & Yiping Xia & Katsunori Furuya, 2022. "Knowledge Map of Spatial Planning and Sustainable Development: A Visual Analysis Using CiteSpace," Land, MDPI, vol. 11(3), pages 1-24, February.
    2. Xiaoqiang Shen & Jinping Wang & Xiaobin Zhang & Hanlu Bei, 2022. "Review of Research on Non-Conforming Urban Expansion: Measurement, Interpretation, and Governance," Land, MDPI, vol. 11(12), pages 1-21, November.
    3. Karakadzai, Thomas & Bandauko, Elmond & Chaeruka, Joel & Arku, Godwin, 2023. "Examining the conformance of development to local spatial plans amid rapid urbanisation in Harare, Zimbabwe," Land Use Policy, Elsevier, vol. 126(C).

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