ABSTRACT
This chapter examines the evolution of the spatial planning system and policy in Greece over the period 1990-2012. The chapter presents the position of the Greek spatial planning system within different taxonomies developed in European comparative studies over the past two decades. Additionally, it sets out the critical features of the mainstream spatial planning system through a literature review. The chapter focuses on the framing agenda of Greek spatial planning in the 1990s and 2000s. Its ambition is to identify the main problems, demands and challenges that have served as driving forces of change during this same period. It also focuses on the role of actors and actor constellations that have functioned as 'change agents' in planning debates and practices. The chapter discusses the impact of the recent economic crisis on Greek planning. It concludes by summarizing the current status of the Greek planning system and by expressing some preliminary thoughts on its future development.
