An Evaluation of the Role of Spatial Planning in the Process of Crisis Management

Spatial planning refers to giving the best possible arrangement to the existing elements on a piece of land including population, space, amenities, services and activities in order to fulfill justice and develop all areas together and help every individual in the society benefit from the national riches and services. Most environmental, social, economic and. .. crises are rooted in decision-makers’ being neglectful of this crucial issue. This planning, that combines the three of sciences of geography, sociology and economics, can help managers in all phases of crisis management process and can essentially prevent the escalation of crises. In this article, defining spatial planning and giving a brief history of it, we seek to explicate its relationship with and role in the crisis management process.