| Foresight initially arose to make provisions for the future in science and technology, however now it is beginning to be used in issues linked directly or indirectly to the territory such as climate change, urban development and transport. The present paper explores the opportunities provided by foresight to complement and reinforce strategic planning processes at the urban and regional level. For this purpose, a scenario design method is developed and adapted to the requirements of territorial planning. Based on recent foresight studies conducted by the author in Spain, results show the conceptual and operative opportunities provided by territorial foresight as well as its current shortcomings for application in the urban and regional planning field.
[Foresight, futures studies, scenario design, urban planning, strategic planning]
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