Planning is a process of decision-making about the future. While it does involve technical studies and regulatory frameworks, planning is first and foremost a process of gathering and negotiating multiple, and frequently competing, visions, interests and values. As conveners and facilitators of this process, planners must contend with varied understandings and interpretations of issues, as well as growing polarization and power imbalances amongst members of the public. Furthermore, planners are not neutral parties; they also hold their own values and...
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