Planning in (post)colonial settings: challenges for theory and practice

Porter, E. (2006) Planning in (post)colonial settings: challenges for theory and practice. Planning Theory and Practice, 7(4), pp. 383-396. (doi: 10.1080/14649350600984709)

Abstract

Planning processes that make space for Indigenous peoples in Australia appear to herald more inclusive and socially just practices, in the critical collaborative tradition, as they respond to Indigenous rights-claims and aspirations. The article describes a case in western Victoria where non-Indigenous planners are forging new relationships with Indigenous land claimant groups. The case extends current theorisations about more collaborative and socially just practices of planning in multicultural settings, and highlights the further theoretical and practical work to be done to fully realise the complexities of planning in (post)colonial settings.

• Item Type: Articles
• Keywords: Planning theory, indigenous peoples, post-colonialism, participation
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Porter, DR Elizabeth
• Authors: Porter, E.
• Subjects: H Social Sciences > HT Communities. Classes. Races; H Social Sciences > HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform
• College/School: College of Social Sciences > School of Social and Political Sciences > Urban Studies
• Journal Name: Planning Theory and Practice
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• ISSN: 1464-9357
• ISSN (Online): 1470-000X
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2006 Taylor and Francis
• First Published: First published in Planning Theory and Practice 7(4):383-396
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher