Is Planning Theory in Crisis – Or Has It Always Been Incomplete?

Claims that planning is in crisis are neither new nor uncontested. The language of crisis has long accompanied planning, emerging at moments when its legitimacy, coherence, or effectiveness appears...

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Omar Ben Haman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8593-9284)

Institutions

Flinders University (AU)

Publication Details

Journal: Planning Theory & Practice
Published: 2026-09-21
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/14649357.2026.2732566
Primary Topic: Urban Planning and Governance
Type: article
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Is Planning Theory in Crisis – Or Has It Always Been Incomplete?

Omar Ben Haman

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Is Planning Theory in Crisis – Or Has It Always Been Incomplete?

Omar Ben Haman

September 21, 2026article en

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Planning Theory & Practice

Flinders University (AU)

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