The Organization of Representation: The Composition and Responsibilities of Ad Hoc Committees in Planning Processes in the U.S

Mattijs Van Maasakkers, Donggyu Lee and Madison Strauss

Planning Theory & Practice, 2025, vol. 26, issue 3, 384-401

Abstract: Planning processes often involve one or more ad hoc committees representing diverse communities and interests. However, in-depth analyses of planners’ efforts to achieve better representation have rarely been conducted in the scholarly literature. This study examines three key aspects of ad hoc committee practices in the U.S., including formation, specific roles, and influencing factors, by analyzing comprehensive planning processes that received the Daniel Burnham Award from the American Planning Association between 2014 and 2022. Through document analysis and semi-structured interviews with 14 planners, we identify various approaches and considerations, linking them to theories of participation and inclusion in planning.

Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1080/14649357.2025.2527314

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