THE ROLE AND CHARACTERISTICS OF SPATIAL PLANNING METHOD OF <i>KANTON ZUERICH</i> FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF <i>KANTONALER GESTALTUNGSPLAN</i>

This paper aims to clarify the role and the characteristics of spatial planning method of Kanton Zuerich (KZH) by examining the Kantonaler Gestaltungsplan (KGP), a development plan operated at the cantonal level in KZH. By focusing on its operational background, the operational structure of the KGP, the contents of the plan, and its implementation and expansion, this paper shows that KZH complements municipal-level planning through the implementation of with KGP, thereby achieving regional interest coordination. It also reveals that KZH has expanded the scope of its spatial planning responsibilities by addressing various issues through the KGP.