The Role and Characteristics of Spatial Planning Method of Kanton Zuerich From the Perspective of Kantonaler Gestaltungsplan
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This paper aims to clarify the role and the characteristics of spatial planning method of Kanton Zuerich (KZH) by examining the Kantonaler Gestaltungsplan (KGP), a development plan operated at the cantonal level in KZH. By focusing on its operational background, the operational structure of the KGP, the contents of the plan, and its implementation and expansion, this paper shows that KZH complements municipal-level planning through the implementation of with KGP, thereby achieving regional interest coordination. It also reveals that KZH has expanded the scope of its spatial planning responsibilities by addressing various issues through the KGP.
DOI: 10.3130/aija.90.2749
Authors: Takuma AIZAWA, Tatsuya WATANABE, Takeo OZAWA
Institutions: KUME Sekkei (Japan), Hokkaido University
Language: English
Subfield: Geography, Planning and Development
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4416831748