In search of a co-operation ecosystem for collaborative planning and co-governance

– learning from participatory cultures

Authors

  • Karoliina Jarenko Aalto yliopisto

Keywords:

#self-organization #self-governance #co-governance #co-operation ecosystem #expanded urban planning

Abstract

Contemporary urban planning with linear administrative processes, based on the ideals of predictability and control, have come to its end. Even public participatory planning has struggled to incorporate the input of engaged citizens to urban development and the co-governance of common resources. Self-organized actions of urban activist and mundane everyday life have not been sufficiently addressed in the participatory urban planning processes. However, local initiatives and even the temporary use of urban space have been seen as a contribution to urban development. The problem is that so far we do not have much knowledge about the co-operation ecosystem required for new approaches to urban planning, such as the Expanded urban planning. In this article, I examine two case studies, on the basis of which a co-operation ecosystem for Expanded urban planning is outlined. I argue that such an ecosystem for co-operation can significantly help cities integrate self-organized citizen initiatives to urban and community development. It might, however, also require planners to take a stronger role in enhancing a culture of participation.

Section
Artikkelit

Published

2021-02-16

How to Cite

Jarenko, K. (2021). In search of a co-operation ecosystem for collaborative planning and co-governance : – learning from participatory cultures. The Finnish Journal of Urban Studies, 58(3), 10–28. https://doi.org/10.33357/ys.96040