Multi-Level and Multi-Actor Governance

Why it matters for spatial planning

Book chapter (2022)

Authors

M.M. Dabrowski Spatial Planning and Strategy - Architecture and the Built Environment
Research Group
Spatial Planning and Strategy (Architecture and the Built Environment) (TU Delft)
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Participation Spatial planning Stakeholder engagement Multi-level governance
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Published Date

2022

Language

English

Faculty

Architecture and the Built Environment

Department

Urbanism

Research Group

Spatial Planning and Strategy

Abstract

This chapter sheds light on how planning is affected by multi-level (vertical) governance relations that shape an enabling environment for planning decisions and multi-actor (horizontal) governance aspects which are crucial for integrating planning with other policy agendas and effectively engaging citizens and other stakeholders in decision-making. The chapter makes a plea for taking those inter-dependencies more seriously and basing planning decisions not only on a thorough governance and stakeholder analysis but also more direct engagement of stakeholders in decision-making, knowledge co-creation, and co-design of spatial visions, plans, and solutions.