The role and significance of planning consultants as intermediary-actors: between and amongst government, civic society and the market

Bragaglia, Francesca; Parker, Gavin

doi:10.1080/13563475.2023.2290471

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“…Parallel to these discourses on collaborative governance and social innovation, the academic literature has, not surprisingly, also highlighted the emergence of several types of intermediary actors capable of accompanying these processes [31,33,35]. If, on the one hand, this is opening up a new age of "consultocracy" for the private sector in accompanying collaborative processes, on the other hand, this also raises new questions about the possible positioning of university institutions within these ecosystems of actors revolving around social innovation and related policies and practices.…”

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“…Intermediary actors support these collaborative processes by providing specific expertise and connecting the actors involved. Intermediaries are a composite and multifaceted universe of subjects who act for profit or not [35]. Among the latter, universities are recognised as a possible intermediary actor, "which can play an expert but 'third' role, taking part in processes with a propensity for self-reflection and cultural autonomy" [36] (p. 26).…”

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The University and the Neighbourhood—Opportunities and Limits in Promoting Social Innovation: The Case of AuroraLAB in Turin (Italy)

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This paper deals with the relationship between university public engagement activities and local territories in promoting social innovation processes. In particular, this paper starts from the assumption that since social innovation has become a guiding concept of policies at various scales, opportunities for innovation, i.e., calls for tenders, funding, etc., have multiplied. However, universities should act as intermediary actors so that the bureaucratic and managerial complexities of accessing these opportunities do not risk cutting off the territories and/or the weakest actors. Starting from the experience of the AuroraLAB action–research laboratory of the Politecnico di Torino within the Tonite project financed with European Urban Innovative Actions funds, this article investigates the multiple roles that the university can play in supporting platform spaces for inclusive social innovation based on local needs. This article concludes by highlighting the multi-layered personality of the university in neighbourhoods and the perspectives for socially engaged research.

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Planning for Sustainable Agri-Food Production: Factual or Fictional? An Example from Iceland

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The concept of sustainability has been widely recognized as a pivotal objective for future growth. Therefore, it is imperative to incorporate the principles of sustainability into policies and plans, particularly in land use and agri-food production, sectors often associated with negative environmental impacts. Addressing all three pillars of sustainability—environmental, economic, and social—is essential, within the contexts of agri-food production and land use. Consequently, sustainable rural development is also critical. This study utilizes Iceland as a case to examine whether and how sustainability goals are translated from national policies to municipal plans, which represent the governance level closest to implementation. The research employs content analysis of national policies and municipal plans, utilizing grounded theory to code the content. The findings indicate that while the concept of sustainability is embedded in Icelandic policies and goals, there is a tendency to overlook the economic and social dimensions. Additionally, the study reveals a limited application of sustainability principles in rural development and agri-food production. Recognizing the “wicked” nature of sustainability, which complicates its implementation, is crucial for advancing from goal setting to effective action.

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The role and significance of planning consultants as intermediary-actors: between and amongst government, civic society and the market

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The University and the Neighbourhood—Opportunities and Limits in Promoting Social Innovation: The Case of AuroraLAB in Turin (Italy)

The University and the Neighbourhood—Opportunities and Limits in Promoting Social Innovation: The Case of AuroraLAB in Turin (Italy)

Proximity and Social Innovation: What Is the Link? Insights from the Case of Community Foundations in the Turin Context

Planning for Sustainable Agri-Food Production: Factual or Fictional? An Example from Iceland

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