Space is generally regarded as one of the key concepts in urban design and planning. Theoretical approaches in the field of design have, however, remained fragmentary, often concentrating on only one or two aspects of space (such as visual quality or functional requirements) and excluding others (such as social, cultural and political aspects of space). Within the fields of planning theory, geography and urban sociology, on the other hand, there is much more theorizing which, however, often remains too abstract to offer any real guidance to spatial practitioners. This article will work out a new theoretical approach to urban space informed by modal logic. In short, urban space is considered in terms of possibilities, that is, the activities that are opened up for the human agent and the possibilities of change, as well as the elements of trust and fear that will be perceived and conceived.

Kimmo Lapintie

Planning Theory

Planning Theory is an international peer-reviewed forum for the critical exploration of planning theory. The journal publishes the very best research covering the latest debates and developments within the field. A core publication for planning theorists, the journal will also be of considerable interest to scholars of human geography, public administration, administrative science, sociology and anthropology.

Planning Theory is an international peer-reviewed forum dedicated to the critical exploration of planning theory. The journal publishes outstanding research that addresses the latest debates and developments in the field. As a core publication for planning theorists, it is also of significant interest to scholars in human geography, public administration, administrative science, sociology, and anthropology.

《Planning Theory》是一个国际同行评审的论坛，专注于对规划理论的深入探讨。该期刊发表涵盖该领域最新辩论和发展的优秀研究。作为规划理论家的核心出版物，该期刊也将对人文地理学、公共行政、行政科学、社会学和人类学的学者们产生重要的兴趣。

Category	Quartile
经济学	2
经济学, 区域与城市规划	3

Modalities of Urban Space

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Category	Quartile
REGIONAL & URBAN PLANNING	1