Title

Planning to coordinate and coordinating the plan - Evidence from local governments

Authors

Authors

E. M. Berman;R. L. Korosec

Comments

Authors: contact us about adding a copy of your work at STARS@ucf.edu

Abbreviated Journal Title

Amer. Rev. Public Adm.

Keywords

coordination; planning; local government; community; ACCOUNTABILITY; POLITICS; CITIES; ENTREPRENEURSHIP; EXPECTATIONS; MANAGEMENT; BEHAVIOR; CITIZEN; VIEWS; STATE; Public Administration

Abstract

The coordination of planning among local governments is an important strategy for addressing many challenges that go beyond geographical or political jurisdictions such as those related to transportation congestion, educational performance, public safety; and the environment. This study examines the use ofplanning coordination and factors associated with its use. Based on a national survey and in-depth interviews among jurisdictions with populations of more than 50,000, the study finds that about 40% of jurisdictions frequently use coordinated, comprehensive plans, most commonly in public safety, traffic congestion, transit planning, and economic development. Among respondents, 78.7% agree or strongly agree that coordination with other jurisdictions and organizations is important in solving complex community problems. The perceived effectiveness of other jurisdictions and the presence of a revitalized management work culture are important factors associated with the increased use of such planning.

Journal Title

American Review of Public Administration

Volume

35

Issue/Number

4

Publication Date

1-1-2005

Document Type

Article

Language

English

First Page

380

Last Page

401

WOS Identifier

WOS:000233274700005

ISSN

0275-0740

Share

COinS