Many of the key notions associated with spatial planning are essentially âfuzzyâ in their nature. For example while almost everyone accepts âsustainabilityâ as an important goal of planning the actions of the actors involved can render the achieved âsustainabilityâ minimal or even counterproductive. Putting forward an innovative way of looking at planning problems and policies this volume suggests actor-consulting is important in addressing the fuzzy nature of planning. A tool to address differences in understanding actor-consulting is based on an analysis of actor motives perceptions and contributions. By inviting all actors to express their desired actual and potential contributions to achieving an agreed outcome to a local policy issue decision-makers have a means to develop their goals in line with the roles motivation perception and behaviour of the various actors involved. Including contributions from Patsy Healy Johan Woltjer Don Miller and Karel Martens the book presents a variety of case studies which demonstrate the use of the actor-consulting model in addressing planning issues. Language: English