ASUTUT researcher Katja Maununaho calling for change in urban planning processes, expertise & tools

​Tampere University Senior Lecturer Helena Leino and Asutut researcher Katja Maununaho argue in Helsinging Sanomat (12.20.2020) that 'Change is needed in urban planning processes, expertise and tools. (in Finnish)

They especially argue for a more process oriented perspective in urban design, in order to stand on the acute challenges such as urbanization, climate change, and biodiversity loss. It should be possible to reassess social and environmental sustainability objectives as circumstances change.  And it should be possible to emphasize these aspects instead of provisions relating to physical form only.