- Allmendinger, P. (latest edition). Planning theory. Palgrave/Macmillan Education, London.
- Fainstein, S. S., & DeFilippis, J. (latest edition). Readings in Planning Theory. John Wiley & Sons. (selected chapters).
- Pojani, D. (red.) (latest edition). Alternative planning history and theory. Routledge, Abingdon, Oxon. (selected chapters).
A selection of additional scientific articles, book chapters, reports and other material accessible online.
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Course offered as a part of a programme
Course, bachelor’s level
15 credits
Malmö | daytime | 100%
30 March 2026 - 7 June 2026
Course code: BY422E
This course is offered as part of programme:
Course content
The purpose of this course is to explore theories of democracy, justice and planning for sustainable urban development. It addresses how theories on and for planning have evolved over time; planning ideals and various ways of understanding democracy and justice in planning; the meanings and concepts of a common good in planning; the conditions of involvement of various actors, stakeholders, and groups in planning processes; how power structures, planner’s roles, institutional arrangements and debates shape the conditions and outcomes of planning processes.
Entry requirements
General entry requirements + Mathematics 2a or Mathematics 2b or Mathematics 2c, Science studies 1b or Science studies 1a1+1a2 and Civics 1b or Civics 1a1 +1a2, English 6
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