Spatial and developmental planning in Greece: interplay issues

Abstract

The insufficient interplay that governs, over time, the role and the relationship among Spatial and Developmental Planning policies in Greece is a common finding. This is because Spatial and Developmental planning systems, which are internally defined by vertically hierarchical, binding, relationships, lack the necessary synergies and connections. It is the lack of sufficient interplay that, ultimately, has an impact on spatial development and the environment. The twofold aim of the paper is to highlight the need for synergies between Spatial and Developmental Planning in Greece and to seek appropriate tools and actions in this regard.