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

    Authors

    E. M. Berman;R. L. Korosec

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    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

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