Knowledge in communicative planning practice: a different perspective for planning support systems

Peter Pelzer; Stan Geertman; Rob van der Heijden

doi:10.1068/b130040p

Knowledge in communicative planning practice: a different perspective for planning support systems

Environment and Planning B Planning and Design ◽

10.1068/b130040p ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 42 (4) ◽

pp. 638-651 ◽

Cited By ~ 16

Author(s):

Peter Pelzer ◽

Stan Geertman ◽

Rob van der Heijden

Keyword(s):

Support Systems ◽

Planning Support Systems ◽

Planning Practice ◽

Communicative Planning ◽

Planning Support

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Bottlenecks Blocking Widespread Usage of Planning Support Systems

Environment and Planning A Economy and Space ◽

10.1068/a3712 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 37 (5) ◽

pp. 909-924 ◽

Cited By ~ 175

Author(s):

Guido Vonk ◽

Stan Geertman ◽

Paul Schot

Keyword(s):

Spatial Planning ◽

Online Survey ◽

Support Systems ◽

Supply Side ◽

Planning Support Systems ◽

Planning Practice ◽

Relative Lack ◽

Business Studies ◽

Planning Support ◽

Potential Benefits

Research on planning support systems (PSS) is characterized by a strong emphasis on the supply side, whereas little research has been undertaken on the successes and failures in the adoption of PSS within the planning community (demand side). What becomes clear from the existing research is that usage is not widespread. In this paper we aim to find the main bottlenecks blocking the widespread use of PSS in spatial planning. To achieve this, a global online survey was conducted in which almost 100 PSS experts participated and for which a theoretical framework from the field of business studies served as a basis. The results show that a multitude of factors cause the underutilization of PSS, their characteristics being human, organizational and institutional, as well as technical. In particular, the lack of awareness of and experience with PSS, alongside the relative lack of recognition of the value of PSS within the spatial planning community, tend to block widespread usage and adoption of PSS in planning practice. On this basis, we offer recommendations for the enhancement of PSS adoption, namely to disseminate more profoundly information and knowledge about the existence and benefits of PSS within the spatial planning community. Real-world example projects and in-depth research on potential benefits of PSS application in planning practice will be crucial in this.

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Knowledge-Based Planning Using Planning Support Systems

Creative Urban Regions ◽

10.4018/978-1-59904-838-3.ch012 ◽

2011 ◽

pp. 203-217 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Guido Vonk ◽

Stan Geertman

Keyword(s):

Support Systems ◽

Planning Support Systems ◽

Planning Practice ◽

Planning Support ◽

Knowledge Based ◽

Knowledge Based Planning ◽

Potential Benefits ◽

Planning Processes

Planning support systems are geo-information-based tools to support those involved in planning tasks. Many see planning support systems capable of improving the handling of knowledge and information in planning processes. Better handling of knowledge and information could help those involved in planning to handle the ever-increasing complexity of planning tasks. In spite of these potential benefits, planning support systems have not yet become widely used in planning practice. A major problem contributing to the arrear in planning support systems use is the profound miscommunication that exists between planners, planning support systems developers, and researchers. Currently there exists little insight in how to solve this problem and enhance the use of planning support systems. This chapter provides practiceoriented lessons about PSS use. Those willing to apply planning support systems in planning practice may use these lessons to enhance the successful use of planning support systems and the handling of knowledge and information in planning.

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