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Social Advocacy Planning Model

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[Type the document title] [Type the document subtitle] Date : 22 May 2015 Student No: 0316795R Acer User Contents 1. INTRODUCTION 2 1.1 Purpose 4 2.1 Research Methodology 4 2. THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK 7 • Marcuse, P. 1960.The Enclave, the Citadel, and the Ghetto. What has changed in the Post-Fordist U.S. City. 11 1. INTRODUCTION Johannesburg is a rapidly growing city, with a population in excess of 3.2 million. The growth rate is 3-4% per annum resulting from natural increase as well as in-migration from surrounding areas within and outside the country. The population increase has given rise to considerable demand for housing within the City of Johannesburg. The city attracts migrants from diverse socio –economic …show more content…

The advocacy planning model takes the perspective that there are large inequalities in the political system and in the bargaining process between groups that result in large numbers of people unorganized and unrepresented in the process. It concerns itself with ensuring that all people are equally represented in the planning process by advocating for the interests of the underprivileged and seeking social change. (Ananya, 2008) (Oren, 1995) emphasises that public participation is a central tenet of the advocacy planning model. A variety of public interests is assumed, and the role of planner is essentially the one as a facilitator who either advocates directly for underrepresented groups directly or encourages them to become part of the process. The most interesting part of this theory of planning is that makes public participation the central dynamic in the decision-making process. Decisions are made first and foremost by the public, and the planner plays a more minor role. Advocacy planning acknowledges the political nature of planning and urges planners to acknowledge that their actions are not value-neutral and encourages minority and underrepresented voices to be part of planning decisions. (Ananya, …show more content…

Enclaves are perceived somewhat differently. Since enclaves are largely seen as voluntary congregations rather than exclusions, they are free to participate in the outside economy, Marcuse(1960). In the process enclaves familiarize the outside population with their culture, opening the door to potential integration.(Marcuse

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