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In this introductory chapter to Part II, I present a set of nineteen papers that highlight planning, governance, and jurisdictional issues viewed through the lens of changing planning traditions. In this context, I offer a few observations on the evolution of planning traditions toward more integrative or hybridized approaches, discussing the chapters in terms of their (typically implicit) theoretical frameworks and drawing attention to how they represent a wider cross-section of theoretical perspectives. I recognize some areas of consilience, particularly with respect to the concepts of livability and sustainability, and note some challenges for Asian developmental planning. A question raised, but not addressed, is how planning-related research can inspire and inform further innovations in planning theory.
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Pomeroy, G.M. (2023). Planning Traditions and Urban Development in the Transformational Landscapes of Asia: An Overview of Presented Papers. In: Mookherjee, D., Pomeroy, G.M., Huong, L.T.T. (eds) Urban Transformational Landscapes in the City-Hinterlands of Asia. Advances in 21st Century Human Settlements. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-8726-7_2
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