A conceptual framework for planning for urban resilience through the neighbourhood scale

Abstract

Urban resilience has been studied in different aspects such as ecology, community, space, planning, or governance. However, there is a lacuna in how urban resilience can be achieved in an integrated approach regarding different scales and aspects. This paper aims to fill this gap by linking macro/urban and micro/human systems in Planning for Urban Resilience (PUR). Based on this, the phenomenon (PUR) is introduced first. Secondly, the neighbourhood scale (NS) is defined in PUR via its interdisciplinary/ intersectional character. Thirdly, a conceptual framework is suggested to engage the NS with planning processes for urban resilience. The method is based on qualitative research using the grounded theory approach. The limitations emerged in the practical aspect of the conceptual framework and time management during the data gathering phase. The data is gathered from the literature regarding the main theories on planning and urban resilience using scientific databases. For the analysis, open, axial, selective coding steps are followed with an additional conceptual framework analysis technique. This research reveals several notes: a) The intersections between urban and human systems regarding PUR emerge the NS, b) NS as a concept in resilience has three main contexts: spatial, administrative, social, c) NS as an interface amid different layers can link the macro and micro scales as well as theory and practice, d) The conceptual framework can be used in strategic planning processes via integrating local scales/actors to urban systems regarding urban space, governance, neighbourhood, e) Different contexts have potentials to be explored regarding resilience.