Synoptic “Comprehensive” Rationality Planning Theory
Myerson - Most commonly used approach - simple - uses goal setting, identification of policy alternatives, evaluation of means against ends, implementation of the preferred alternative
Incremental Planning Theory
“Disjointed incrementalism” - Charles Lindbloom - uses small steps, trial and error, and a limited consideration of consequences
Mixed Scanning Planning Theory
Amitai Etzioni - uses aspects of rational and incremental planning
Transactive Planning Theory
Often occurs face-to-face - relies on using experience from people’s lives/dialogue
Advocacy Planning
Paul Davidoff, Saul Alinsky - seek to represent the interests of various groups within society
Radical Planning Theory
Saul Alinsky - minimal bureaucratic intervention, neighborhoods make their own panning decisions
Utopianism Planning Theory
LeCorbusier, Wright, Burnham - seeks to fire up the public’s imagination with sweeping new, “visionary” approaches
Methodism Planning Theory
Planning activity/data gathering that is done methodically but without a clear usage (population projections, GIS data, standard review processes, etc.)
