Solving Complex Problems: Applying a Problem-Oriented Approach to the Case of the Orient/East-Med Corridor

Abstract: The paper initially elucidates the so-called 'problems-first' planning approach, whereby planners are supposed to start any activity based on a precise definition of the problems that need to be solved. As a result, they become more relevant actors to both citizens and politicians, all of whom are considered important parties in solving complex problems. Following a brief introduction, the 'key seven', i. e. the seven key aspects of problem-oriented planning, are described. Briefly, these are the various elements of a planning task that, when altered, have a disproportionate effect on the range of possible solutions and thus thoroughly affect the outcome of a planning situation. These include: (1) defining the 'socially constructed' problems to be worked on, (2) modifying the (usually provisional) definition of the problem by shifting it back and forth, (3) testing the empirical adequacy of the assumed relationship at the base of how a problem is defined, (4) elucidating the causes

Object Details

• Alternative title: Umgang mit komplexen Herausforderungen: Problemlösungsorientierter Ansatz am Beispiel des Orient/East-Med Corridors
• Location: Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
• Extent: Online-Ressource, 71-90 S.
• Language: Englisch
• Notes: Veröffentlichungsversion ; begutachtet (peer reviewed) ; In: Scholl, Bernd (Hg.), Perić, Ana (Hg.), Niedermaier, Mathias (Hg.): Spatial and Transport Infrastructure Development in Europe: Example of the Orient/East-Med Corridor. 2019. S. 71-90. ISBN 978-3-88838-095-2

References and Relationships

• Bibliographic citation: Spatial and Transport Infrastructure Development in Europe: Example of the Orient/East-Med Corridor ; Bd. 12 ; Forschungsberichte der ARL ; Bd. 12

Classification and Topics

• Classification: Politik

Contributors, Places and Time

• Event: Veröffentlichung
• (where): Hannover
• (who): Verl. d. ARL
• (when): 2019
• Event: Veröffentlichung
• (where): Mannheim
• (who): SSOAR - Social Science Open Access Repository
• (when): 2019
• Creator: Schönwandt, Walter
• Contributor: Scholl, Bernd ; Perić, Ana ; Niedermaier, Mathias ; Akademie für Raumforschung und Landesplanung - Leibniz-Forum für Raumwissenschaften

Further information

• URN: urn:nbn:de:0168-ssoar-66484-1
• Rights: Open Access; Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
• Last update: 25.03.2025, 1:46 PM CET