March 29, 2024
Updated April 11, 2025
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A Career Guide to City Planning
City Planners, also known as Urban and Regional Planners, play a crucial role in shaping the communities where we live, work, and play. They develop plans for the use of land and physical facilities within cities, counties, and metropolitan areas. Their work involves balancing the needs of housing, transportation, economic development, and environmental protection to create functional, sustainable, and attractive places.
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Reading list
We've selected some books
that we think will supplement your
learning. Use these to
develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a
deeper understanding of the topics covered in
City Planner.
A comprehensive and authoritative overview of the field of urban planning, covering a wide range of topics from theory to practice.
This handbook offers a comprehensive overview of the latest research on urban mobility, with chapters covering topics ranging from travel behavior to transportation planning. A valuable resource for academics, researchers, and practitioners alike.
A comprehensive overview of the field of urban geography, covering topics ranging from the spatial structure of cities to the social and economic processes that shape cities.
A comparative analysis of the politics of urban planning in different countries, covering topics ranging from the role of the state to the participation of citizens.
A comprehensive guide to urban design methods, including case studies and examples from around the world.
Collection of essays that explore the different aspects of civic engagement, including its history, theory, and practice.
Addresses the challenges of urban mobility in developing countries, exploring issues related to poverty, inequality, and rapid urbanization. It offers insights for planners and policymakers seeking to improve mobility in these regions.
Focuses on the planning and design of walking and cycling infrastructure, essential for promoting active transportation and creating more livable cities.
Discusses various strategies for managing travel demand, including pricing policies, parking management, and land-use planning. It valuable resource for policymakers and transportation planners seeking to reduce congestion and improve mobility.
Examines the relationship between transport and the spatial structure of cities and regions, providing insights into the geography of transport systems.
A practical guide to planning for climate change, including case studies and examples from around the world.
A practical guide to infrastructure planning in developing countries, covering topics ranging from project identification to financing to implementation.
A comprehensive overview of the concept of the smart city, covering topics ranging from the use of technology to the role of citizens.
Argues that resilience is not just about surviving adversity, but about thriving in the face of it. Rodin draws on her experience as president of the Rockefeller Foundation to offer insights into how cities can build resilience to a wide range of challenges.
Examines the decline of social capital in the United States and argues for the importance of civic engagement in building strong communities.
Argues that schools have a responsibility to prepare students for civic life and explores the different ways to do so.
Provides a framework for assessing and improving the resilience of cities. It covers topics such as risk assessment, planning, and implementation.
Provides a global perspective on urban resilience. It examines how cities in different parts of the world are responding to the challenges of climate change, natural disasters, and other threats.
Explores the future of civic engagement and discusses the challenges and opportunities that face the field.
Provides a historical overview of civic engagement in the United States and discusses the different factors that have shaped its development.
Provides a clear and concise introduction to urban resilience. It covers topics such as the history of urban resilience, the factors that contribute to resilience, and the challenges that cities face in building resilience.
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