The disappearing town planner and layout: “Economic rules for town planning” as a government activity reconsidered
Abstract
This commentary discusses two rules for town planning proposed by economists; explains that these rules need to be contextualised in terms of the role of a government planner, as well as the institutional and physical constraints posed by town layouts; and points out that rules are essential for planning.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Urban Planning and Governance
Local Governance and Planning
Regional Economics and Spatial Analysis
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Cities
- Volume
- 171
- Pages
- 106816–106816
- Publication date
- 9 February 2026
- Language
- EN