Impacts and geographic information systems in procedural planning theory and planning practice in South Africa
Keywords:
blue print process, choice theory for planning, geographic data management procedures, geographical information systems, master plan approach, planning procedural theory, rational planning process, survey-analysis-planAbstract
The development of planning procedural theory with an emphasis upon data collection and analysis is reviewed. A brief critique of the Master Plan approach, with an assessment of the likely influence that Geographic Information Systems (GIS) will have upon it and planning practice in South Africa is made. Alternative approaches and their relationship with the new technology are discussed and conclusions drawn as to the impact of GIS on South African Planning.
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