Feasibility of Strategic Paradigm Instead of an Inclusive Planning Paradigm

Abstract

Strategic planning proposed as a paradigm rejects any fixed grid pattern and believes in integration of plans with regard to space and time. After nearly 46 years since the emergence of the first signs of functionalist urbanism in Iran, Iranian planning system yet considers the traditional planning as a template for preparation, approval and implementation of projects in its agenda. Therefore, the main objective of this research is to change the inclusive planning paradigm to the strategic paradigm in urban planning. The methodology used in this study is practical, analytical descriptive. The results show the inefficiency of the inclusive planning paradigm and suggest changes in the structure and reform at the national, regional and local regulations, and allocation of power to lower levels.