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According to the Council of Europe Conference of Ministers Responsible For Spatial/Regional Planning (CEMAT) “Spatial planning is the main instrument for:
- rational use of land, spatial scarceness;
- urban and rural development, including natural and cultural heritage and other aspects;
- management of natural resources and marine space;
- conflicting objectives (e.g. energy production and transmission, housing, traffic, leisure and tourism, biodiversity, protection from natural hazards etc” 1).
A participatory approach to spatial planning, thus including multiple actors such as civil society in the planning process, is essential since spatial planning affects whole communities. Spatial planning processes are important in (re)shaping regions and its interconnections with other region and therefore play an important role in working towards a sustainable, balanced, and shared territorial development in the Alpine Space.
Advantages of Participatory Spatial Planning
- More democratic planning process
- More transparent government
- Increased sense of responsibility and ownership by local actors
- Increased efficiency: consulting with local actors about their needs and concerns.
- Raising the citizens’ awareness and responsibility for their local community
- Providing training and experience in participatory democracy
- Generating policies and measures that the citizens themselves request 2)
Challenges of Participatory Spatial Planning
- Demanding and time consuming process
- Adding multiple actors to the planning process means an extra challenge to an already difficult and complex process.
- Unrealistic expectations
Participatory Planning and GIS
The field of spatial planning has become more and more intertwined with Geographic Information Systems (GIS). GIS can enable the participatory planning process through the involvement of local actors or community in the use and or production of geographical information.
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