Elements VS Methods: An Analysis Framework for Evaluation of Plan Implementation

Evaluation of planning implementation will play a more critical role in improving the national territory spatial planning system. When deciding on methods or procedures to use in the planning evaluation, this paper proposes an analysis framework based on the correlation between the elements and methods of evaluation. We sort out four typical types of the methods including "cost-benefit analysis", "target-result comparison", "comprehensive index system" and "case study", based on the philosophical criteria of "measurement, description, judgment, and construction". Then five key elements of purpose, object, reference object, judgment standard and participants are analyzed. Finally, based on the relationship of "elements-scenarios-methods", the way of deciding on the evaluation methods is established, which provides scientific support for the planning evaluation.