Strategic Spatial Planning in Berlin-Brandenburg: A Requiem for Balanced Development?

Author: Murray Michael   Neill William  

Publisher: Routledge Ltd

ISSN: 1360-0583

Source: Planning Practice and Research, Vol.26, Iss.1, 2011-02, pp. : 107-121

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Abstract

This practice review examines Berlin-Brandenburg's new strategic spatial planning framework and considers, in particular, whether balanced development in this context is now simply a neo-liberal fig leaf and mantra acting as policy cover for more pragmatic accommodations in harsh times. The article concludes that such a judgement would be too harsh with the concept continuing to mould creative engagement by decision-makers.