Jane Zheng

Is there cultural planning in China? Planning for cultural facilities as a governance mechanism in the Pearl River Delta

Cultural planning is generally understood as a participatory, place-based planning paradigm emphasizing cross-sectoral collaboration, public participation, and the integration of cultural, social, and spatial objectives. Its applicability beyond these institutional contexts remai...

Robust Public Process in Cultural Planning: Institutionalizing Participation in U.S. Cultural Plans

Problem, research strategy, and findings Cultural planning is widely framed as participatory, yet persistent gaps remain between participatory aspirations and equity-oriented planning and governance. In this study I asked: (1) What constitutes a robust public process in cultural...