Presenting the Analytical Framework of Institutional Challenges of Urban Strategic Plans (Case Study: Isfahan Strategic Plan 1405)

Shahivandi, Ahmad; Asgari, Mohammad Hossein; Shokrani, Seyed Mohammad

doi:10.22034/jspr.2024.2025753.1061

Presenting the Analytical Framework of Institutional Challenges of Urban Strategic Plans (Case Study: Isfahan Strategic Plan 1405)

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

Ahmad Shahivandi ¹

Mohammad Hossein Asgari ²

Seyed Mohammad Shokrani ²

¹ Associate Professor, Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, Art University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran

² PhD Student, Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, Art University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran

https://doi.org/10.22034/jspr.2024.2025753.1061

Abstract

Strategic planning, a critique of comprehensive planning, was introduced into urban planning literature. It brought in elements like cyclicity, feedback, flexibility, partnership, and context sensitivity. However, the comprehensive planning model, which still dominates the strategic approach in Iran, was not significantly challenged. Institutional challenges are identified as a key factor hindering the implementation of strategic planning. This study, focusing on the strategic plan of Isfahan 1405, aims to develop a comprehensive conceptual framework to address the requirements and challenges within the management structure of Isfahan municipality. A qualitative analysis of the Isfahan 1405 strategic plan text was conducted based on the derived criteria from the framework. The findings reveal significant issues such as consideration of temporal and cultural contexts, as well as the lack of institutionalization of strategic plans in official documents, laws, and organizational bodies within the 1405 plan. vis-a-vis, the plan fails to address important structural aspects, such as the involvement of non-governmental organizations and the establishment of lateral and hierarchical networks.

Keywords

Institutionalisation

Formal institution

Informal institution

Strategic planning

Urban management

Subjects

Urban Management

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