Elected officials, who face election every few years, are particularly drawn to incrementalism as they find it difficult to see much beyond their next campaign. The values that prevail in a system driven by incrementalism tend to be those of the people who make the most noise or are most influential in other ways. The Technocratic Philosophy . The technocratic philosophy grew out of the Reform Movement early in the twentieth century, when professionals were called upon to deal with problems and to manage communities. According to this philosophy planners are professionals who possess the specialized training that makes them uniquely qualified to deal with planning issues.
Planning is scientific.
It is objective. It is based upon well established facts, standards, techniques, and principles. The values that tend to dominate in such a situation are those of the upper-middle class. The Democratic Philosophy . Planning should strive to achieve the greatest good for the greatest number of people.