Bridging Boundaries: Strategic Comprehensive Planning in Multi-State Metropolitan Areas
Faculty Mentor
Jason Scully
Presentation Type
Oral Presentation
Start Date
5-7-2024 11:35 AM
End Date
5-7-2024 11:55 AM
Location
PAT 306
Primary Discipline of Presentation
Urban and Regional Planning
Abstract
This research explores the complexities of multi-state urban area coordination through comprehensive planning, addressing the critical need for cohesive growth and development in metropolitan regions spanning state borders. The study scrutinizes the collaborative dynamics of municipalities within these regions, focusing on the interplay of legal frameworks, governance structures, and planning practices. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, including case studies, legislative reviews, and stakeholder interviews, the research identifies the challenges of jurisdictional disparities and the benefits of integrated planning. Findings highlight the pivotal role of legislative tools and intergovernmental relations in fostering sustainable urban development. The analysis reveals that effective coordination among state, county, and city governments, supported by adaptable legal frameworks and proactive comprehensive planning, is essential for mitigating the fragmentation of services and ensuring equitable growth. The study contributes to urban planning literature by offering insights into the governance of multi-state metropolitan areas and proposing strategies for enhancing collaboration and socio-economic equity. Through empirical examination and comparative analysis, it provides actionable recommendations for policymakers and planners to navigate the complexities of regional urban development.
Recommended Citation
Anasazi-Matangi, Jai K., "Bridging Boundaries: Strategic Comprehensive Planning in Multi-State Metropolitan Areas" (2024). 2024 Symposium. 7.
https://dc.ewu.edu/srcw_2024/op_2024/o2_2024/7
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Bridging Boundaries: Strategic Comprehensive Planning in Multi-State Metropolitan Areas
PAT 306
This research explores the complexities of multi-state urban area coordination through comprehensive planning, addressing the critical need for cohesive growth and development in metropolitan regions spanning state borders. The study scrutinizes the collaborative dynamics of municipalities within these regions, focusing on the interplay of legal frameworks, governance structures, and planning practices. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, including case studies, legislative reviews, and stakeholder interviews, the research identifies the challenges of jurisdictional disparities and the benefits of integrated planning. Findings highlight the pivotal role of legislative tools and intergovernmental relations in fostering sustainable urban development. The analysis reveals that effective coordination among state, county, and city governments, supported by adaptable legal frameworks and proactive comprehensive planning, is essential for mitigating the fragmentation of services and ensuring equitable growth. The study contributes to urban planning literature by offering insights into the governance of multi-state metropolitan areas and proposing strategies for enhancing collaboration and socio-economic equity. Through empirical examination and comparative analysis, it provides actionable recommendations for policymakers and planners to navigate the complexities of regional urban development.
