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'''Economic tools''' (or tools of economic analysis) facilitate the preparation of a robust urban plan that encourages economic development in a way that is conducive to and compatible with sustainability objectives. Put differently, they influence the way planned urban objects and urban environments are going to be shaped. Furthermore, economic tools are applied to measure the [[is a way to::Economic impact|economic impact]] of existing urban objects. In essence, they are [[is an attribute of::Urban Planning Tools|urban planning tools]] (though not solely used by urban planners). |
'''Economic tools''' (or tools of economic analysis) facilitate the preparation of a robust urban plan that encourages economic development in a way that is conducive to and compatible with sustainability objectives. Put differently, they influence the way planned urban objects and urban environments are going to be shaped. Furthermore, economic tools are applied to measure the [[is a way to::Economic impact|economic impact]] of existing urban objects. In essence, they are [[is an attribute of::Urban Planning Tools|urban planning tools]] (though not solely used by urban planners). |
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Knowlegde about some frequently used economic models can help the urban planner to systematically survey all the relevant (socio-economic) impact caused by an urban development and security threats. This insight will help the responsible urban planners to make the best choices from an socio-economic point of view. |
Knowlegde about some frequently used economic models can help the urban planner to systematically survey all the relevant (socio-economic) impact caused by an urban development and security threats. This insight will help the responsible urban planners to make the best choices from an socio-economic point of view. |
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Economic tools
Economic tools (or tools of economic analysis) facilitate the preparation of a robust urban plan that encourages economic development in a way that is conducive to and compatible with sustainability objectives. Put differently, they influence the way planned urban objects and urban environments are going to be shaped. Furthermore, economic tools are applied to measure the economic impact of existing urban objects. In essence, they are urban planning tools (though not solely used by urban planners).
Relevance
Knowlegde about some frequently used economic models can help the urban planner to systematically survey all the relevant (socio-economic) impact caused by an urban development and security threats. This insight will help the responsible urban planners to make the best choices from an socio-economic point of view.
Users of economic tools
Economic tools can be used by economists (specialists) but also by specialized is an attribute of::urban planners in socio-economic appraisal.
Types of economic tools
Urban planning processes employ a host of economic tools/models:
- Social cost-benefit analysis
- Input-output analysis
- Economic impact study
- Business case
- Other economic tools
See also the clickable map below:
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