Exploring ethical space in land use planning

Planning theorists have long called for planning practices that interrogate dominant power imbalances. However, planning policy and practice would benefit from clear frameworks to implement ethical decision-making in land use planning. Ethical Space, a conceptual approach used to balance power between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people, may prove to be a critical intervention in the modernist and colonial practice of land use planning. This paper considers how land use planners can apply Ethical Space to their work. Research methods included semi-structured interviews with practitioners, document analysis, and reflective practices. Research findings present theoretical and practical advancements for using Ethical Space in planning theory to advocate for respectful planning practice.