Planning Theory

At the end of the course, students are expected to: 1. illustrate the philosophy, nature, limit, scope and framework for planning theory; 2. explain the theories of planning and theories in planning; 3. describe the philosophy of town planning evolution; and 4. explain the planning process in relation to town planning; and state the role of citizen’s participation in planning.

The purpose, philosophy and nature of planning. The scope and limit of urban and regional planning. Framework for planning and the political, social and economic variables. Ethics and social justice in planning and rising conflicts. Theories in/for planning and theories of planning. The nature of planning theory. Theory of planning and theory in planning. Normative descriptive, and prescriptive theories of planning. Evolution of town planning philosophy. The planning process, management and decision – making in planning process; the dynamic of political, social, cultural and economic variables. The planner’s role and functions. Citizen’s participation and evaluation in the planning process.