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Abstract
This paper presents an integrative model for strategic local planning based on the concept of spatial capital. The model bridges the gap between vision and reality by stimulating actions that are directed at mitigating challenges to the vision. The model uses the concept of ‘spatial capital,’ which is based on the accumulated assets and capabilities of a region. In addition, ‘development engines,’ which are alternative macrostrategies designed to help achieve the major goals set by the plan’s vision, are offered for use by the model. The developed model aims to achieve a better integration of the region’s overall capital resources.
Acknowledgments
We wish to thank Ido Shalem and Erica Dyson from BTF (Bridge to the Future) who contributed their knowledge and experience to our research. This work was supported by the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) through BTF (Bridge to the Future) NGO (non-governmental organization) [grant number 711568].
Notes
1. Israeli municipalities are socioeconomically ranked on a scale of 1–10.
2. In order to facilitate comparisons, the data of each measure were normalized in a metric scale of 0–1 (the grade of 1 was given to the authority that reached the highest score, while the grade of the other authorities in the reference group was given in proportion to the leading authority). For each integrated indicator, an average score of the normalized scores in the metrics included in the integrated indicator was calculated and then again was normalized in a metric scale of 0–1, so in each of the capital assets the authority which received the highest final score received a score of 1.