Heurkens & Hobma (2014) Flashcards
What is New Public Management (NPM)?
A management approach focusing on formal role division, performance-oriented tasks, and contractual relationships.
What is Governance in urban development?
A management approach emphasizing network-based collaboration, interaction-oriented tasks, and partnerships.
What is the Integrative Management Perspective?
A holistic approach combining elements of NPM and Governance for a balanced understanding of urban development.
What are Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)?
Collaborative agreements between government entities and private developers to execute urban development projects.
How do private sector-led urban development projects function?
They involve property developers taking a leading role while public authorities facilitate the process through regulations and planning tools.
What are the main differences between Dutch and UK urban development practices?
UK projects emphasize informal collaboration, while Dutch projects rely on formal structures and government involvement.
How do planners and developers interact in shaping urban projects?
Through negotiations, legal agreements, planning incentives, and management tools.
Why is public-private collaboration important in urban projects?
Because while roles are formally divided, informal cooperation is necessary for project success.
How do planners act as market actors?
They operate within market environments rather than outside of them, influencing development through policies and regulations.
What advantage do developers gain from long-term commitments?
Reduced risks and more stable project outcomes.
Name three characteristics of NPM.
Focus on contracts and client-contractor relationships.
Vertical (hierarchical) role division.
Performance-oriented management.
Name three characteristics of Governance.
Emphasis on partnerships and actor networks.
Horizontal role interdependency.
Collective decision-making.
What are the four key management roles in urban development?
Project Management – Led by private actors, involves design, planning, and risk management.
Process Management – Joint effort between public and private actors, including negotiations and stakeholder engagement.
Management Tools – Used by public authorities, including zoning laws, planning incentives, and capacity-building initiatives.
Management Resources – Land, capital, and knowledge, predominantly controlled by developers.
