The Topic of Study

Abstract

Whatever the spatial and social frame of reference, planning problems and tools always seem to be fraught with a substantial degree of uncertainty and ambiguity. This does not regard only the effectiveness of planning, but often its legitimacy, consensus and sustainability in real contexts. In spite of the discipline’s vast accumulated experience, this widespread uncertainty continues to raise doubts regarding a presumed disciplinary statute and even professional competencies and roles. Thus, any study in this sense must specify, insofar as possible, its underlying references and points of view.