A Planning Guide to Public Goods

This book equips urban planning professionals, students, and policymakers with the knowledge to not only advocate for public goods but to effectively implement, manage, and maintain them in real-world projects and policies. It offers an in-depth exploration of the economic, legal, and governance intricacies surrounding public goods, highlighting their essential role in fostering social equity and sustainability. Through case studies and practical and theoretical exploration, this guide enables professionals to navigate challenges, make informed decisions, and ensure the equitable provision of public goods in urban contexts. By bridging theory and practice, the book empowers readers to develop and manage public goods with a focus on inclusivity, resilience, and long-term sustainability.

Uniquely connects theoretical frameworks on public goods with actionable steps for implementation Integrates political economy, urban planning, and governance models to provide a holistic view of public goods Emphasises spatial justice and inclusive planning, guiding planners to create equitable urban environments

Autorentext

Roberto Rocco is an Associate Professor of Spatial Planning and Strategy at the Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment of TU Delft, Netherlands. Roberto is trained as an architect and spatial planner with a master's in planning by the University of São Paulo and a PhD by TU Delft. Roberto focuses on governance for sustainability transitions, as well as issues of governance in regional planning and design. This includes special attention to Spatial Justice as a crucial dimension of sustainability transitions. Roberto has also published extensively about informal urbanisation in the Global South, and he does research on how informal institutions influence and shape planning at the local level.

Inhalt

1: Introduction to Public Goods.- 2: Publicness and the City.- 3: Theoretical Foundations of Public Goods.- 4: Economic Perspectives.- 5: Public Goods and Citizen Rights.- 6: Legal and Policy Frameworks.- 7: Governance and Management of Public Goods.- 8: Environmental Public Goods.- 9: Technological and Digital Public Goods.- 10: Heritage as a Public Good.- 11: Public Art as a Public Good.- 12: Public Goods In Depth Case Studies.- 13: Examples of Projects Highlighting Public Goods.- 14: Challenges and Future Directions.- 15: Policy Recommendations.