A critical introduction to planning theory : complexity, institutions and justice in cities / Stefano Moroni.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Moroni, Stefano, 1965- author.

Contributor:

EBSCOhost

Series:

Planning, environment, cities 2946-9597

Planning, environment, cities, 2946-9597

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

City planning.

Regional planning.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xv, 199 pages) : illustrations.

Place of Publication:

Singapore : Palgrave Macmillan, [2026]

System Details:

text file PDF

Contents:

1. Introduction: Spatial planning at the intersection among complexity, institutions, and justice

2. What is planning theory and why is it important?

3. Two orthodox ideas of planning: Planning as teleocratic intervention and planning as a rational decision method

4. The role of planning and the role of planners: Political dimensions, ethical principles, communicative interaction

5. Distinguishing "planning" from the "plan"? On rule-making and infrastructure provision

6. The just city: Institutional and spatial justice, social and distributive justice, concepts and conceptions of justice

7. On property: Basic rights and contingent titles

8. Conclusions. Enduring and emerging challenges in planning 9. Annex I. Rethinking public and private property: Are the "commons" an alternative path?

10. Annex II. Informality and the dynamics of unauthorised settlement.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Electronic reproduction. Ipswich, MA Available via World Wide Web.

Description based upon online resource; title from PDF title page (viewed July 11th 2026).

Other Format:

Print version: Moroni, Stefano A Critical Introduction to Planning Theory

Print version :

ISBN:

9789819522163

9819522161

Publisher Number:

90104834423

CIPO000290159

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.