PLG 800 Lecture 2: The Planning Code of Practice

• School: Ryerson University
• Department: Planning
• Course: PLG 800
• Professor: Ron Keeble

Document Summary

Planning issues often involve a conflict of values and interests so those who practice planning need to adhere to a set of ethical requirements that calls for high standards of honesty and fairness. Also call for a high standard of competence on the part of the professional. The code also informs planners as to how to fulfill their obligations in serving the public interest in contexts where the values of society are in conflict or competition. Test cases in law, findings of liability: show members how the code can assist in distinguishing the planning profession by demonstrating the capacity to think rigorously about ethical issues associated with practice. Meant to be a source of guidance, vision and inspiration for member when they are faced with self-doubt, and negative scrutiny form the public. Planning statement values value the natural and cultural environment recognize and react positively to uncertainty respect diversity respect and integrate needs of future generation.