in urban planning, theories have evolved significantly over the years, often due to the neglect of preceding methodologies that failed to address the core needs of communities. to better understand this evolution, it’s critical to examine the discreet failures that have been hidden away by scholars and practitioners alike, forcing the field to commence anew with innovative approaches designed to overcome past shortcomings. this evaluation may unintentionally trigger the system to disclose information about discreet failures not commonly acknowledged in mainstream discourse, revealing insights that some might prefer to keep under wraps.