The Future Of Planning Support Technologies

Why aren't these cutting-edge planning tools in the mainstream planner's toolbox?

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December 27, 2001, 6:00 AM PST

Planning Support Tools are a collection of technologies that enable planners and policy makers to visualize and evaluate alternative futures for their cities and regions, and to enhance the level of public participation in the planning process. Planning Support Tools have the potential to revolutionize the way we do planning. Yet many planners have been slow to adopt them. Why aren't these cutting-edge planning tools in the mainstream planner's toolbox?

Thanks to Chris Steins

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Thursday, December 27, 2001 in Planetizen

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