Let the old see the new
Abstract
Throughout the twentieth century, planning and planners were central to our understanding of cities and regions. Today, however, planning is facing powerful challenges – professionally, intellectually, practically – in ways arguably not seen before. Recent developments and trends are raising fundamental questions about how we plan regions. This book provides the first comprehensive account of a hitherto untold history of regions and planning through the lens of regional studies, with this chapter exploring the evolution of regions between 2007 and 2020 in an era when many have come to question the purpose and value of planning.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Urban Planning and Governance
Local Governance and Planning
Historical Geography and Geographical Thought
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Routledge eBooks
- Pages
- 206–232
- Publication date
- 2 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter