«Probleme zuerst» – ein banaler, überholter Imperativ in der Raumplanung?

Abstract

There is a wide consensus that planning should solve spatial problems and therefore the definition of real problems should take place at the beginning of the planning process. This article begins by examining the state of the debate about “problems” in planning theor y and political sciences. In this context, numerous sceptical views have been formulated as to why the imperative “problems first” cannot always be adhered to in political planning processes. Following on from this, based on the author's own empirical analyses, the area of conflict between “objective” spatial problems and the dynamics of the actors’ subjective views of problems in the planning process is highlighted, with a focus on the question of problem deferral. Attention is then paid to the risk of forgetting the initial problem in the context of the strategic planning model and t wo central steps in modern planning processes: SWOT analysis und evaluation. Nevertheless, the conclusion is favourably conservative: “problems first” is not an obsolete imperative in spatial planning. Ultimately, there is no alternative.English title: “Problems First” – A Banal, Obsolete Imperative in Spatial Planning? Theoretical Considerations and Empirical Results

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