A Spatial Planning Guide to Public Goods: Designing, Implementing, and Sustaining Public Goods for Equitable Cities and Communities

This book equips urban planning professionals, students, and policymakers with the knowledge to not only advocate for public goods but to effectively implement, manage, and maintain them in real-world projects and policies. It offers an in-depth exploration of the economic, legal, and governance intricacies surrounding public goods, highlighting their essential role in fostering social equity and sustainability. Through case studies and practical and theoretical exploration, this guide enables professionals to navigate challenges, make informed decisions, and ensure the equitable provision of public goods in urban contexts. By bridging theory and practice, the book empowers readers to develop and manage public goods with a focus on inclusivity, resilience, and long-term sustainability.

Roberto Rocco is an Associate Professor of Spatial Planning and Strategy at the Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment of TU Delft, Netherlands. Roberto is trained as an architect and spatial planner with a master’s in planning by the University of São Paulo and a PhD by TU Delft. Roberto focuses on governance for sustainability transitions, as well as issues of governance in regional planning and design. This includes special attention to Spatial Justice as a crucial dimension of sustainability transitions. Roberto has also published extensively about informal urbanisation in the Global South, and he does research on how informal institutions influence and shape planning at the local level.