Why is Long Term Planning Important Now?
Many people question the need for long term planning. They say things like “If we have so many problems now, why should we plan for the future?” and “Let’s sort out our existing problems and then start worrying about the future”. The short answer to these criticisms is that long term planning does not suggest we do not take action now. Rather it suggests that we ensure the actions we take now have a positive impact now and in the future so that we can achieve our dreams for Durban. Long term planning is also about ensuring that our grandchildren have a better quality of life than we do.
Some of the specific reasons why long term planning is important are outlined below:
Goes beyond narrow interests
Keeping with the lifespan of city infrastructure
Releases Creativity->
When looking at issues through a short term lens it is hard to think about solutions because of the short time available to improve things. Having a longer term perspective allows for more creative thinking as there is a longer time available to implement solutions. It opens up possibilities and innovations that would not have been considered in a five year planning horizon.
Long-term trends->
Climate Change, Water Shortages
Peak Oil
Poverty and inequality
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