Spatial Planning Beyond Algorithmic Logics

On the Benefits of Using Public Participation in the Creation of Spatial Plans in Ukraine

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https://doi.org/10.24306/TrAESOP.2025.01.009

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Spatial planning, spatial data, public participation, spatial data infrastructure

Abstract

Ukraine is currently in a state of war and is experiencing significant demographic changes as well as shifts in residential living and the organisation of its industries. The impacts of the war will require the rebuilding of the country, and this presents opportunities to improve the living and working environment of Ukrainians while also introducing new sustainable solutions. There is a need to establish new strategies for spatial planning that include new technologies and broad public participation through the development of National Spatial Data Infrastructure. This paper explores the potential solutions, opportunities and risks of developing a new spatial planning approach in Ukraine.

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Kopacz- Gruzlewska, J. (2025). Spatial Planning Beyond Algorithmic Logics: On the Benefits of Using Public Participation in the Creation of Spatial Plans in Ukraine. Transactions of the Association of European Schools of Planning, 9(1), 119–129. https://doi.org/10.24306/TrAESOP.2025.01.009

Published

03-11-2025

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