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Fundamental Problems of Theoretical Planning

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  • G J Papageorgiou

    (Department of Geography, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada L8S 4K1)

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This essay deals with problems of planning fundamental in the sense that they transcend socioeconomic systems. It is partitioned into four. The first part refers to some problems of transition from the realm of individuals to the social realm. The second part establishes the generality of the concept of an optimum city and its anti-utopian character. The third part discusses urban policy, politics and their impact on the attainment of an optimum city. Finally, the fourth part begins with a question on the nature of optimal institutions and concludes with some laws that cities under such optimal institutions should obey.

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  • G J Papageorgiou, 1977. "Fundamental Problems of Theoretical Planning," Environment and Planning A, , vol. 9(12), pages 1329-1356, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:envira:v:9:y:1977:i:12:p:1329-1356
    DOI: 10.1068/a091329
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    1. Catherine Baumont & Jean-Marie Huriot, 1996. "La ville, la raison et le rêve : entre théorie et utopie," Working Papers hal-01526830, HAL.
    2. B Walker, 1980. "Urban Planning and Social Welfare," Environment and Planning A, , vol. 12(2), pages 217-225, February.

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