Evolution and development of urban land use planning: analysis from human action theory perspective

Gyau, KAB; Hammond, F; Booth, C; Lamond, J

Abstract

While numerous literature discuss urban land use planning theory, it is still unclear the framework that should drive
planning practice signifying the need for further interrogation of the subject. This work analyses evolution and
development of planning from the human action theory standpoint, drawing on experiences from the UK, Japan
and sub-Saharan Africa in the extant literature. It is established that evolution of planning and its practice over
time, although uneven across these areas, are rooted in human action. To ensure that planning contributes to
addressing the sustainable development challenges confronting the world today, there is a need for planning
design regimes and their practice to include human action-incentives.

Citation

Gyau, K., Hammond, F., Booth, C., & Lamond, J. (2014). Evolution and development of urban land use planning: analysis from human action theory perspective. Theoretical and Empirical Researches in Urban Management (Print), 9(2), 35-67

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: May 14, 2014
• Deposit Date: Dec 19, 2017
• Journal: Theoretical and Empirical Researches in Urban Management
• Print ISSN: 2065-3913
• Volume: 9
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 35-67
• Publisher URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/24873495