Journal Of The American Planning Association

Zoning Code Rendering

Which Cities Are Upzoning?

A recent study surveyed 800 jurisdictions in 50 U.S. metropolitan areas to quantify the amount of change in zoning regulations throughout the 21st century so far.

November 17, 2021 - Journal Of The American Planning Association

Coronavirus Social Distancing

Does Density Aggravate the COVID-19 Pandemic? Early Findings and Lessons for Planners

A new study finds that county density is not significantly related to the infection rate, but higher density counties have significantly lower virus-related mortality rates than those with lower densities, possibly due to superior health care.

July 2, 2020 - Journal Of The American Planning Association

2019 National Planning Conference

Racial Equity, Starting With Planning Departments

A recent journal article argues for planners to lead on racial equity.

April 28, 2020 - Journal Of The American Planning Association

City Planners

Study Reveals Gender Dynamics of Professional Planning Practice

A new study published by the Journal of the American Planning Association details the gender dynamics of planning offices around the country, finding challenges with exclusive communication (i.e., shutting women out from workplace communication).

March 12, 2020 - Journal Of The American Planning Association

Suburban Home

Updated: Journal Article Calls for the End of Single-Family Zoning

An article published by the Journal of the American Planning Association argues that single-family zoning "exacerbates inequality and undermines efficiency," and should be eliminated entirely.

December 9, 2019 - Journal Of The American Planning Association

Density

Debating the Relationship Between Compact Development and Driving

Leading researchers debate whether more compact urban development reduces automobile travel in the Journal of the American Planning Association. The issues are complex and important.

March 2, 2017 - Journal Of The American Planning Association

Proximity Trumps Mobility: Smart Growth Maximizes Accessibility

The increased proximity provided by more compact and centralized development is about ten times more influential than vehicle traffic speed on the number of destinations that people can reach within a given travel time.

December 26, 2012 - Journal Of The American Planning Association

The Reality TV Approach to Public Participation

Urban planning professors from the University of Kansas suggest that televising community meetings and using techniques from reality TV could significantly increase participation.

October 28, 2011 - Journal Of The American Planning Association

Why is Prefab Impossible to Get Built?

A new study out in JAPA this week details the fire codes, zoning codes, subdivision regulations, etc., that prevent manufactured housing from being built.

January 14, 2010 - Journal Of The American Planning Association

Many Pathways From Land Use To Health

An index of walkability incorporates land use, street connectivity, net residential density, and retail floor area ratios, with health-related outcomes in King County, Washington.

February 7, 2006 - Journal Of The American Planning Association

Most Public Works Forecasts Off By 100%

A new academic article shows that rail passenger forecasts are regularly overestimated by a staggering average of 106%.

April 13, 2005 - Journal Of The American Planning Association

How To Tell If You Are Winning The War On Urban Sprawl

Studying how urban form changes over time, this study evaluates the success of a city with one of the nation's leading anti-sprawl initiatives.

April 14, 2004 - Journal Of The American Planning Association

Roads Just Redistribute Growth

A study in the Spring, 2003 issue of JAPA finds that roads just redistribute growth, but transit-oriented development could balance the disparities.

May 20, 2003 - Journal Of The American Planning Association

Public Works Funding And Planners

A JAPA article, "Underestimating Costs in Public Works Projects: Error or Lie" generates international debate.

July 17, 2002 - Journal Of The American Planning Association

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Call for Speakers

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Top Books

An annual review of books related to planning.

Top Websites

The best of the Internet—since 2002.

Top Apps

Planning apps for a brave new world.

Top Schools

The definitive ranking of graduate planning programs.

Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools

This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.

Planning for Universal Design

Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.