The structure and evaluation of planning arguments

Abstract

The structure of 'planning arguments-arguments commonly used in discussion about plans and policy proposals-is discussed. Based on the conceptual framework of the 'argumentative model of planning' proposed by H. Rittel, an approach for their systematic and transparent evaluation by discourse participants is presented. Procedural implications for its application in the planning process are discussed, and the potential for information technology support for such processes explored. © Thorbjoern Mann.