Although the functions of spatial governance and planning systems are generalizable, 30
years of comparative studies, especially in Europe, have shown the heterogeneity …

The former neglect of social sustainability as an ideal for urban development has been
exchanged with a newfound interest globally, nationally and locally. However, there is little …

The objective of the COMPASS project was to provide an authoritative comparative report on
changes in territorial governance and spatial planning systems in Europe from 2000 to …

This article examines how spatial planning systems have changed in Portugal, Spain, Italy
and Greece in times of economic recession and austerity politics, in amid pressures of …

Recent years have seen a vivid debate on the epistemological foundations of comparative
urban research. Remarkably, comparative case study research practice has remained …

The successful transition towards renewable energy (RE) technologies is closely intertwined
with various societal aspects. Wind energy (WE) is one of the most controversial RE-types …

This article debates the possibilities and advantages of using territorial impact assessment
(TIA) policy evaluation methodologies to assess the implementation of spatial planning …

Recent years have seen growing international interest in the practice of 'adaptive reuse'of
heritage buildings, promoted as a financially more viable and environmentally sustainable …

Adaptive reuse of built heritage is a driver for the circular economy. This paper examines
Dutch adaptive reuse practices regarding their functional, operational and financial models …

The international planning community has long regarded Dutch planning culture as atypical
and even exemplary. This article claims that this common view might need revision, because …