Scenario Planning for Cities and Regions: Navigating Uncertain Futures and Shaping Resilient Communities

In an increasingly complex and rapidly changing world, cities and regions face a multitude of interconnected challenges, from climate change and economic inequality to technological disruption and global pandemics. To effectively address these challenges and shape resilient, thriving communities, decision-makers need a forward-looking approach that enables them to anticipate potential futures and develop strategies to navigate them successfully.

Scenario Planning for Cities and Regions: Managing and Envisioning Uncertain Futures

by Robert Goodspeed

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	19094 KB
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Print length	:	315 pages
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Scenario planning is a powerful tool that empowers cities and regions to explore possible futures, identify potential risks and opportunities, and develop strategies to adapt to a wide range of uncertainties. By creating multiple plausible scenarios that encompass a range of potential outcomes, decision-makers can gain a deeper understanding of the complex forces shaping their communities and make informed decisions that enhance their resilience and long-term sustainability.

This comprehensive guidebook provides a practical framework for developing and implementing scenario planning initiatives in cities and regions. Written by leading experts in the field, it offers a step-by-step guide to the scenario planning process, from stakeholder engagement and issue identification to scenario development and strategy formulation. The book also includes case studies and best practices from around the world, demonstrating how scenario planning has been successfully used to address a wide range of urban and regional challenges.

Key Features of the Book:

• A comprehensive overview of scenario planning theory and practice
• A step-by-step guide to developing and implementing scenario planning initiatives
• Case studies and best practices from around the world
• Tools and resources for scenario planning practitioners

Benefits of Scenario Planning for Cities and Regions:

• Enhanced understanding of potential futures and their implications
• Improved decision-making under uncertainty
• Increased resilience to a wide range of challenges
• More sustainable and equitable urban and regional development

Who Should Read This Book?

This book is essential reading for:

• City and regional planners
• Policymakers and decision-makers
• Urban researchers and scholars
• Community leaders and activists

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Scenario Planning for Cities and Regions: Managing and Envisioning Uncertain Futures

by Robert Goodspeed

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	19094 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	315 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE