Implementation Gap

We have discussion about intensity development recently. One reckons that intensity of development is relative to the capacity of infrastructure and level of service on the road network. If capacity of the road can cater for more vehicles or the public transportation system is effective, then it is not a problem for granting higher density or plot ratio for a development project. Everyone agreed to the opinion but nobody knows and convinces that this will happen. Obviously many have no confidence on execution plan. Implementation has always become a major obstacle to planning.

While we can have plans outlining various measures to overcome the problems or to improve existing situation, the implementation will determine how effective the measures.

We always put in a lot of resources to come out a so-called good plan, but never bother to spend equal resources for the implementation or monitoring of the plan implementation. Why is this so?

The problem lies with the segmentation of planners and implementers. Most of the time, bridging gap is a problem. Plans are not filtered down well and implemented properly because the implementers have different priority and at time might not understand what have been planned for.

So, bottom of the problem is the structural arrangement. Better communication is needed. More platform and means of communication for better interaction and understanding will bridge the gap between planners and implementers.