THE GOVERNANCE OF LAND USE IN FRANCE-LESSONS FOR PRAGUE
The article by Tamara Krawchenko, a Policy Analyst at CFE, delves into the governance of land use in France, offering valuable insights and lessons that could be beneficial for Prague. It discusses key strategies, challenges, and best practices in land use management, providing a comparative analysis that can inform policy decisions and urban planning initiatives. The author's expertise sheds light on effective approaches to sustainable land development and regulatory frameworks, highlighting the importance of adaptive strategies to address evolving urban needs and environmental concerns.
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THE GOVERNANCE OF LAND USE IN FRANCE LESSONS FOR PRAGUE Tamara Krawchenko, Policy Analyst, CFE
Spatial planning in France Planning in France is comprehensive and integrated: Strong mechanisms for co-operation between communes at multiple scales Strong multi-sectoral planning
Levels of administration State 13 regions in mainland France as of 1January 2016 (formerly 22 regions) 101 d partements including 5 overseas departments 342 arrondissements 2 054 cantons as of April 1 2015 (formerly 4 035) 2 062 intercommunal groups 33 855 communes
Recent reforms Regions are now the lead actors in the field of planning and sustainable development Since 2000, strategic spatial plans across a functional area Plan for Territorial Coherence Many unique institutions for spatial planning and land use
Select recommendations for France Based on two in depth case studies: Clermont Ferrand and Nantes Saint Nazaire Strengthen the political authority and visibility of strategic planning authorities Strengthen the planning capacities of smaller communes Enhance monitoring and management of peri-urban zones Combine regulatory and economic incentives
Spatial planning in France: Main lessons for Prague Strong and increasingly compulsory mechanisms for inter-municipal planning Integrated planning multiple sectoral plans at the regional level inform metropolitan and municipal planning Institutions for planning expertise (Urban Planning Agencies) National mechanism for dispute resolution Vertical coordination: Territorial Conferences for Public Action
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General framework Regional Sectoral Plans CLIMATE, AIR AND ENERGY REGIONAL PLAN (SRCAE) REGIONAL PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT SCHEMES SCH MA R GIONAL D'AM NAGEMENT ET DE D VELOPPEMENT DURABLE DU TERRITOIRE (SRADDT) Guiding documents for planningpolicies of regions Generally not binding, except in le-de-France, Corsica and the French Overseas Departments SRADDTs are currently being replaced by REGIONAL PLANNING, SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND EQUALITY SCHEMES (SRADDET), which will also include sectoral plans (SRCAE, SRCE, SRIT) - - - ECOLOGICAL CONSISTENCY REGIONAL PLAN (SRCE) - INFRASTRUCTURES, TRANSPORT AND INTER- MODALITY REGIONAL PLAN (SRIT) Metropolitan TERRITORIAL COHERENCE SCHEMES SCH MA DE COH RENCE TERRITORIALE (SCoT) Provide general spatial strategies and zoning regulations for areas comprised of several municipalities Focus on sustainable development Provide a legally binding framework for local land-use plans Scale: between 1: 150 000 and 1: 100 000 - - - - - Municipal LOCAL URBAN PLAN AND INTERCOMMUNAL LOCAL URBAN PLANS PLAN LOCAL D URBANISME (PLU) ET PLAN LOCAL D URBANISME INTERCOMMUNAL (PLUI) Provide local zoning regulations Most municipalities have enacted a local land-use plan. Those without (primarily smaller rural municipalities) refer to national planning regulation Scale: between 1: 5 000 and 1: 2 000 - - - - Note: SRADDT, SRCAE, SRCE and SRIT are being replaced by the REGIONAL PLANNING, SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND EQUALITY SCHEME (SCH MA R GIONAL D AM NAGEMENT, DURABLE ET D EGALIT DU TERRITOIRE [SRADDET]), which will be legally binding for subordinate plans. The deadline for regions to adopt a SRADDET is 31 December 2018. Sub-ordinate plans must conform Sub-ordinate plans do not need to conform Primarily policy / strategic guidelines Primarily land-use plans Strategic and land-use guidelines Partial geographical coverage DE D VELOPPEMENT
