Abstract
The paper seeks to formulate planning guidelines based on
Habermas's theory of communicative action. Specifically, this has
led to the formulation of a set of four planning validity claims
concerned to four types of planning guidelines concerning
adequacy, dependency, suitability and adaptability. The guidelines
serve to frame the right considerations and questions when dealing
with planning problems of a certain complexity. They can then
facilitate the structuring and interpretation of empirical study.
Emphasis is paid to describe the planning process as one of
self-organizing dynamics vis-a-vis the planning validity claims.
Among other things the contingency of this process is outlined. It
is concluded (part I & II) that transport planners can
conveniently utilize the guidelines in their professional
practice, tailored to their particular settings.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Innovation: The European Journal of Social Science Research |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 1 |
Pages (from-to) | 27-36 |
ISSN | 1351-1610 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1997 |