Research Article
Dec 1971
Games for Simulating Urban Development Process
Publication: Journal of the Urban Planning and Development Division
Volume 97, Issue 2
Abstract
Planners have recently shown interest in urban games as tools for evaluating alternative land use and development strategies. Urban development, characterized by conflicting interests seeking social, political and financial gain, can be simulated with a game. Players assume roles as public officials, administrators, developers and citizens. They act out public and private decisions, developing land, improving public works, and holding elections. Educators have developed several games as teaching devices. They use them in university programs, short courses, and seminars. Evidence indicates the action of the game enhances learning. Even those untrained in analytical methods quickly grasp planning principles. Because of the apparent educational efficiency of games, prospects linking them with models used to simulate urban development, emerge. Having citizens play urban games would enable planners to gage public sentiment; also through greater understanding, citizens might gain more confidence in the planning process
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Journal of the Urban Planning and Development Division
Volume 97 • Issue 2 • December 1971
Pages: 149 - 163
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© 1971 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Dec 1971
Published online: Feb 12, 2021
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Harvey O. Haack, AM.ASCE
Chf. Planning Engr., The Chicago Area Transportation Study, Chicago, Ill.
George L. Peterson, AM.ASCE
Assoc. Prof., Dept. of Civ. Engrg., Northwestern Univ., Evanston, Ill.
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