Tervészet

Tervészet is a proposed Hungarian term for the science and practice of planning. It refers to the systematic study and application of methods for creating, evaluating, and implementing plans, programs, and policies across sectors. The field draws on urban planning, architecture, public administration, operations research, and design thinking, aiming to improve the quality, efficiency, and sustainability of decisions by integrating social, economic, and environmental considerations.

Core topics include planning theory and ethics, systems thinking, optimization and resources allocation, multi-criteria decision analysis, forecasting, scenario planning, and participatory planning. Tools such as geographic information systems (GIS), data analytics, and risk assessment are commonly used to support planning processes.

The scope of tervészet covers urban and regional planning, infrastructure and transportation projects, environmental and risk planning, public policy design, and organizational strategy within both public and private sectors. It emphasizes stakeholder involvement, transparency, and resilience, with attention to time horizons, uncertainty, and trade-offs.

Historically, the term is relatively uncommon in mainstream Hungarian scholarship, and its meaning can vary by author. It is often used as a label for an integrative approach that transcends disciplinary boundaries rather than a fixed, standardized discipline.

Critics note that, because planning processes are inherently political, the practice of tervészet must engage with governance, equity, and legitimacy issues and avoid overreliance on technical optimization at the expense of social values.