Urban Strategic Planning

This lecture delves into the transition from classic urban planning to strategic planning, emphasizing the continuity in thought processes and tools while introducing a more flexible approach involving multiple stakeholders. It explores the concept of strategic territorial planning as a collective development process, highlighting the shift towards participatory decision-making and the role of political power in shaping urban development. The lecture also discusses the methodology provided by strategic planning to identify strengths, weaknesses, and local development strategies, emphasizing the coordination of public policies to adapt to rapid urban changes.