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Agency and Structure in Urban and Regional Planning: An Illustrative Overview and Future Research Agenda.
- Source :
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Journal of Planning Literature . Nov2023, Vol. 38 Issue 4, p571-587. 17p. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- There is extensive literature on the agency of actors in urban and regional planning which draws on a wide range of theoretical lenses and concepts. One of the recurring themes is the relationship between agency and structure—the mutual interdependence between individual actions and collective institutions, rules, and norms. This article provides a narrative overview of the wide range of literature on agency and structure in relation to spatial planning clustered around six interrelated themes: institutions, discretion, pragmatism, networks, leadership, and emotions. It identifies new avenues for research, paying particular attention to empirical, scalar, and methodological issues. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *URBAN planning
*REGIONAL planning
*COLLECTIVE action
*DISCRETION
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 08854122
- Volume :
- 38
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Planning Literature
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 173412862
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/08854122231178949