Planning for Peace in Contested Space

This article explores the debate about contested space in urban policy and planning. Beginning with a review of key concepts and theories, it proceeds to identify models for understanding such spaces and for effective public intervention. It takes a case study of Belfast, on which there is substanti...

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Published in:International journal of urban and regional research 2006-12, Vol.30 (4), p.873-893
Main Authors: MORRISSEY, MIKE, GAFFIKIN, FRANK
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Case studies
Cities
City Planning
Conflict
Intervention
Northern Ireland
Paradigms
Peace
Peace negotiations
Planning
Planning methods
Policy making
Social research
Theory
United Kingdom
Urban planning
Urban Policy
Urban space
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Summary:This article explores the debate about contested space in urban policy and planning. Beginning with a review of key concepts and theories, it proceeds to identify models for understanding such spaces and for effective public intervention. It takes a case study of Belfast, on which there is substantial literature and data, to explore whether the recent history of this city can contribute to the debate about the role of urban planning and policy in contested space. Finally, it suggests that the Belfast experience indicates the need for a broader framework of intervention than is possible within a purely planning paradigm.
ISSN:0309-1317
1468-2427
DOI:10.1111/j.1468-2427.2006.00696.x