The role of landscape planning in local spatial planning: the first Ukrainian experience

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Abstract

Landscape planning is now a mandatory element of local spatial planning in Ukraine. Introduced as part of recent planning reforms, it is now required in Comprehensive Spatial Development Plans for Hromadas. Based on the German methodological model, the Ukrainian approach has been adapted to local conditions. This article draws on the author’s practical experience to explore how landscape plans are developed and integrated into comprehensive plans. It provides examples from selected Hromadas, analyses how environmental objectives are reflected in final planning decisions, and discusses regulatory and practical challenges. The conclusions reveal key factors influencing integration, including legal clarity, data availability, coordination, and public engagement.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)57 - 72
Number of pages16
JournalTransactions of the Association of European Schools of Planning
Volume9
Issue number1
Publication statusPublished - 3 Sept 2025
Peer-reviewedYes

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ORCID /0000-0001-8155-132X/work/196056859
Scopus 105023994448

Keywords

Keywords

  • Landscape planning, comprehensive plan, environmental objectives, landscape plan, spatial planning