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Planning has been the key transformative action during these times of highly increasing global crises such as climate change, loss of biodiversity, and socio-economic inequality. We should not have blind pursuit of economic benefits; instead, we have to consider environmental ones during construction. It is not advisable to obtain high benefits at the expense of the environment. The following research searches for ways in which planning as a theoretical framework and instrument can catalyze systemic changes in urban and regional contexts. This research is especially relevant in light of the urgent gap between global environmental goals and strategies for their implementation at the local level, specifically in rapidly urbanizing areas.The interdisciplinary approach of the study combines insights from urban planning, environmental science, and social innovation. This research embarks on adopting both qualitative and quantitative approaches, such as case studies, spatial data analysis, and participatory workshops, to investigate the effectiveness of transformative planning practices in building up the needed resilience and sustainability. Three key dimensions are central to the analysis: governance innovation, community empowerment, and cocreation of adaptive infrastructure.Key findings suggest that transformative planning can orchestrate different actors, integrate sustainability in decision-making processes, and facilitate fair resource distribution. The present study thereby highlights the innovative potential of integrating such digital tools like AI-driven urban simulation and scenario planning into participatory processes for inclusive and dynamic planning outcomes.This paper contributes to the debate with a new "adaptive planning framework" that centers on flexibility, inclusivity, and a systems thinking approach. The framework gives policymakers and planners a guideline to address the complexity of global crises while striving toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Redefining the interrelationship between economic systems, ecological balance, and equity, planning can serve as an active driver for holistic and sustainable solutions to global crises.
| Keywords | Transformative planning; Governance innovation; Sustainability; Community empowerment; Adaptive planning framework |
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| Best Congress Paper Award | No |
