Urban Planning: Methodology for the Preparation of a Strategic Plan

Abstract: The management of cities in the XXI century must be different to adapt to the rapidity of changes (technological, social, consumption, demographic and cultural trends...). These vertiginous changes, generate political and business uncertainty in decision making. In the current context, in which the problems that are presented to the municipalities are increasing in quality and quantity (social, economic, unemployment, mobility problems, etc.) those who must respond from a very limited budget situation due to local financial insufficiency and at the same time satisfy demands is more necessary than ever to have a strategic city plan. The main objective of this study is the development of a methodological proposal for the strategic planning of the cities that will help them to manage and order the city in an effective and efficient way.