'Beplanning' versus stads- en streekbeplanning

Abstract

A misunderstanding regarding the difference between 'planning' or 'planners' in terms of urban/town and regional planning is becoming increasingly obvious. Practitioners and academics in the profession regularly use the terms 'planning' or 'planners' with reference to the profession and professionals themselves. This generalisation is particularly noticeable in English where the terms 'planning' and 'planner' are applied in the work environment. This article focuses on the term 'planning' and the role of the urban and/or town and regional planner in the 'planning' process. The term 'planner' covers a wide range of activities and using this term in a non-specific manner causes misunderstanding and misapplication, and may jeopardise the distinctive nature of the profession. A name-change will only complicate matters further and may adversely affect the profession it serves.
*This article is written in Afrikaans.