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Evaluation in Environmental Planning

Assessing Environmental, Social, Economic, and Political Trade-offs

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Evaluation—the process of obtaining, organizing, and weighing information on the consequences of alternatives—is central to planning. This book emphasizes that no single theory or discipline can fully encompass evaluation, nor is there a universally superior method; each has its pros and cons. It examines evaluation as a subjective and value-laden aspect of the broader democratic process, tackling issues like quantification, equity, future generations, technocratic planning, citizen participation, and social welfare assessments. The author critiques eight leading methodologies, offering suggestions for improvement and guidelines for conducting evaluations in the conclusion. The author's stance is that planners should treat each evaluation as unique, choosing techniques best suited to the specific context. Drawing from eighteen years of field experience, the author argues that effective evaluations stem from sound judgment informed by an understanding of various methodologies, rather than adhering to a rigid set of standardized procedures. This work provides a fresh perspective valuable to professionals, public officials, engaged citizens, and students across fields such as environmental planning, engineering, health sciences, and natural resources management.

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Evaluation in Environmental Planning, Donald M. McAllister

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1980
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Titolo
Evaluation in Environmental Planning
Sottotitolo
Assessing Environmental, Social, Economic, and Political Trade-offs
Lingua
Inglese
Editore
MIT Press
Pubblicato
1980
Formato
Copertina rigida
Pagine
308
ISBN10
0262131463
ISBN13
9780262131469
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Tag
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Evaluation—the process of obtaining, organizing, and weighing information on the consequences of alternatives—is central to planning. This book emphasizes that no single theory or discipline can fully encompass evaluation, nor is there a universally superior method; each has its pros and cons. It examines evaluation as a subjective and value-laden aspect of the broader democratic process, tackling issues like quantification, equity, future generations, technocratic planning, citizen participation, and social welfare assessments. The author critiques eight leading methodologies, offering suggestions for improvement and guidelines for conducting evaluations in the conclusion. The author's stance is that planners should treat each evaluation as unique, choosing techniques best suited to the specific context. Drawing from eighteen years of field experience, the author argues that effective evaluations stem from sound judgment informed by an understanding of various methodologies, rather than adhering to a rigid set of standardized procedures. This work provides a fresh perspective valuable to professionals, public officials, engaged citizens, and students across fields such as environmental planning, engineering, health sciences, and natural resources management.