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Understanding Conflict in Street Space Transformations : An Analytical Framework

Grahn, Elvira LU ; Pettersson, Fredrik LU orcid ; Sun, Wenwen ; Giezen, Mendel and VanHoose, Katherine (2026) In Planning Theory & Practice
Abstract
Street space transformations are increasingly being used to reduce car traffic in cities. In these processes, conflict is seen to emerge unpredictably and manifest in various, sometimes unexpected ways. We aim to contribute to the understanding of these conflicts by providing a context-specific framework for analysis, based on the assumption that conflicts over street space are potentially productive and provide learning opportunities. We develop a framework showing how conflicts evolve as urban planning, transport planning, and transition logics intersect. It clarifies what conflicts concern and why actors engage in conflict, and how we can learn from conflict.
Abstract (Swedish)
Street space transformations are increasingly being used to reduce car traffic in cities. In these processes, conflict is seen to emerge unpredictably and manifest in various, sometimes unexpected ways. We aim to contribute to the understanding of these conflicts by providing a context-specific framework for analysis, based on the assumption that conflicts over street space are potentially productive and provide learning opportunities. We develop a framework showing how conflicts evolve as urban planning, transport planning, and transition logics intersect. It clarifies what conflicts concern and why actors engage in conflict, and how we can learn from conflict.
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Street space transformation, Planning conflict, Urban planning, Transport planning, Sustainability transitions, Sustainable mobility
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Planning Theory & Practice
pages
20 pages
publisher
Routledge
external identifiers
  • scopus:105043610628
ISSN
1464-9357
DOI
10.1080/14649357.2026.2691063
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Conflict, Knowledge, and the Politics of Street-Level Automobility Retraction
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English
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2026-08-10 11:16:32
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