Question 1

What is the main purpose of the article?

Accepted Answer

The article reviews how the book Collaborative Planning: Shaping Places in Fragmented Societies was developed and discusses major criticisms it attracted.

Question 2

Which aspects of the book does the author focus on when reviewing critiques?

Accepted Answer

The review emphasizes how the book treats context, the emphasis on process, the use of social theory, and the role of power, alongside the development of an institutionalist analysis.

Question 3

What conclusion does the author make about urban governance?

Accepted Answer

The author argues for ongoing attention to the complexity and diversity of urban governance contexts and stresses the importance of grasping the particularities of situated governance dynamics for practical action.