topic overview
term:
definition:
spatial development policy
theme: Policy Fielddefinition:
"“Spatial development policy” is a rather recent concept originating from the 1990s (when the ESDP and the Guiding Principles were adopted) which means a policy promoting the development of space in accordance with general principles. Various public policies (sectoral and non-sectoral) should converge for the achievement of these general principles described in the Guiding Principles and in the ESDP."
source:CEMAT Glossary of key expressions used in spatial development policies in Europe; 14 CEMAT (2006) 6, Strasbourg 24 January 2007, p. 15
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