(2021). Theories and Planning Theories. Journal of the American Planning Association: Vol. 87, No. 2, pp. 155-158.

(2021). Notes From the Review Editor. Journal of the American Planning Association: Vol. 87, No. 2, pp. 296-297.

(2021). Manufacturing Decline: How Racism and the Conservative Movement Crush the American Rust Belt. Journal of the American Planning Association: Vol. 87, No. 2, pp. 298-299.

(2021). Cyclescapes of the Unequal City: Bicycle Infrastructure and Uneven Development. Journal of the American Planning Association: Vol. 87, No. 2, pp. 299-300.

(2021). Better Buses, Better Cities: How to Plan, Run, and Win the Fight for Effective Transit. Journal of the American Planning Association: Vol. 87, No. 2, pp. 300-302.

(2021). Right of Way: Race, Class, and the Silent Epidemic of Pedestrian Deaths in America. Journal of the American Planning Association: Vol. 87, No. 2, pp. 302-303.

(2021). Planners in Politics: Do They Make a Difference? Journal of the American Planning Association: Vol. 87, No. 2, pp. 303-305.

(2021). Design With Nature Now. Journal of the American Planning Association: Vol. 87, No. 2, pp. 305-306.

(2021). Basic Quantitative Research Methods for Urban Planners. Journal of the American Planning Association: Vol. 87, No. 2, pp. 307-308.

Abstract Problem, research strategy, and findings Florida’s 2015 Peril of Flood Act requires that coastal localities incorporate sea level rise (SLR) planning policies into their comprehensive plans. We surveyed planners and reviewed more than 150 plans to determine how communities responded to the state mandate along three domains: planning intelligence, SLR responses, and collaboration. We learned

Abstract Problem, research strategy, and findings City governments and planners alike commonly seek to increase pedestrian activity on city streets as part of broader sustainability, community building, and economic development strategies. Though walkability has received ample attention in planning literature, most planners still lack practical methods for predicting how development proposals could

Abstract Right sizing has become an essential talking point in discussing next steps for postindustrial and shrinking cities as they struggle to maintain outdated, outsized infrastructure. Yet the literature has been clear that balancing economic and social objectives must be a key part of the discussion, especially given that historical patterns of disinvestment have disproportionately affected socioeconomically

Abstract Problem, research strategy, and findings Cities today face considerable land use, environmental, and economic challenges resulting from policies prioritizing automobiles and requiring ample off-street parking. In an effort to influence travel behavior and reduce parking supply, Buffalo (NY) adopted the Green Code in 2017. This zoning code reform repealed minimum parking requirements citywide

Abstract Problem, research strategy, and findings In December 2018, the Minneapolis (MN) city council approved a new comprehensive plan that proposed eliminating single-family zoning restrictions throughout the city. In this project, I study the initial impact of this change on the sales prices of affected housing units. I estimate a series of difference-in-differences models comparing the sales price

Abstract Problem, research strategy and findings The number of people living with dementia (PLWD) is set to increase to 132 million by 2050, with most expected to reside in their own homes, not congregate living settings. Limited research on the impact of the built environment on PLWD has focused on planning outcomes, with no research on access to the planning process that shapes the places they live

Abstract Problem, research strategy, and findings African American/Black and Hispanic/Latin/o/a/x practitioners are underrepresented in the planning profession. In this study we examine these practitioners’ experience with the climate for diversity in their workplaces. Drawing from a survey of 3,005 APA members, we show that African American/Black and Hispanic/Latin/o/a/x practitioners experience significantly

Abstract Problem, research strategy, and findings A growing consensus has formed among planners, especially planning scholars, that promoting accessibility is a major policy goal. However, efforts to promote accessibility-based planning face a conceptual impediment: a common assumption that equates the benefits of accessibility to travel cost savings (TCS). Starting from this assumption, many researchers

Abstract Problem, research strategy, and findings Markets have been central to civilization, fostering trade and social life. Although markets take a variety of forms and sizes, existing planning research does not engage with flea markets and swap meets. In this study we explore four Latino vendor markets (LVMs), classified as flea markets or swap meets, in two predominantly Latino states, California

Abstract Problem, research strategy, and findings: City leaders are under pressure to increase urban residential density to provide affordable housing and meet sustainability objectives. Yet despite the advantages of urban densification, communities throughout North America persistently oppose new developments and housing projects in their neighborhoods. The impact of residential densification on the

Abstract Problem, research strategy, and findings City leaders are under pressure to increase urban residential density to provide affordable housing and meet sustainability objectives. Yet despite the advantages of urban densification, communities throughout North America persistently oppose new developments and housing projects in their neighborhoods. The impact of residential densification on the

Abstract Problem, research strategy, and findings: Scholars in planning and public health have increasingly called attention to inequities in the food system. To evaluate and address these challenges, local and regional governments have developed and implemented a variety of plans over the last 2 decades. The role of regional food planning, however, remains understudied. Most assessments of plans,

(2021). International Content in the Journal of the American Planning Association. Journal of the American Planning Association: Vol. 87, No. 1, pp. 1-2.

(2021). Notes From the Review Editor. Journal of the American Planning Association: Vol. 87, No. 1, pp. 138-140.

(2021). Levine, Grengs, and Merlin: From Mobility to Accessibility: Transforming Urban Transportation and Land-Use Planning. Journal of the American Planning Association: Vol. 87, No. 1, pp. 141-142.

(2021). Plotch: Last Subway: The Long Wait for the Next Train In New York City. Journal of the American Planning Association: Vol. 87, No. 1, pp. 142-143.

(2021). Redaelli: Connecting Arts and Place: Cultural Policy and American Cities. Journal of the American Planning Association: Vol. 87, No. 1, pp. 144-145.

(2021). Wilson: The Heart of Community Engagement: Practitioner Stories From Across the Globe. Journal of the American Planning Association: Vol. 87, No. 1, pp. 145-146.

(2021). Dandekar (Ed.): The Planner's Use of Information (3rd ed.) Journal of the American Planning Association: Vol. 87, No. 1, pp. 146-148.

(2021). Fitzgerald: Greenovation: Urban Leadership on Climate Change. Journal of the American Planning Association: Vol. 87, No. 1, pp. 148-149.

(2021). Condon: Five Rules for Tomorrow’s Cities. Journal of the American Planning Association: Vol. 87, No. 1, pp. 149-150.

Abstract Problem, research strategy, and findings Transfer of development rights (TDR) programs are land preservation programs that promise to conserve land in its current use by allowing landowners to sell development rights on their parcels. Using Montgomery County (MD) as an example, I examine how development patterns evolve under a TDR program and how well this program delivers its promise of permanent

Abstract Problem, research strategy, and findings Local elected officials play a leadership role in setting plan directions and can jeopardize implementation if they are not committed to plan goals. In this research, we apply topic modeling, semantic networks, and sentiment analyses to Calgary’s (Canada) plans and candidates’ social media communications in the 2017 Calgary municipal election to assess

Abstract Problem, research strategy, and findings As North American cities revitalize, policies generally assume high density will attract the childless, overlooking the needs of families with children. Here I examine the case of Vancouver (British Columbia, Canada), where since 1989 policies have explicitly supported parents in central densifying areas. Between 1996 and 2016, the city overall had

Abstract Problem, research strategy, and findings In light of recent debate over upzonings and leveraging markets as means of expanding housing opportunity, I review the evolution of exclusionary zoning practices in the United States and provide an intellectual history of scholars’ research into these practices. In the context of early 20th-century racial and class tension, American elites coveted

Abstract Problem, research strategy, and findings Social equity goals are supposed to be prioritized in planning along with economic and environmental goals, yet in practice they are often de-emphasized. We developed a publicly available plan equity evaluation tool to investigate to what extent and in what ways local governments incorporate goals and recommendations that would advance equitable outcomes

Abstract Social distancing (also called physical distancing) is a highly recommended intervention against the community spreading of the new coronavirus. Although social distancing is a prudent intervention, its implications and impacts are not. The new distancing rules affect personal space and create a new sense of what is considered clean or dirty. Mary Douglas, founder of Cultural Theory, has asserted

(2021). Correction. Journal of the American Planning Association: Vol. 87, No. 1, pp. 151-153.

Abstract Problem, research strategy, and findings In this morphological study I identify and measure recent nationwide trends in American street network design. Historically, orthogonal street grids provided the interconnectivity and density that researchers identify as important factors for reducing vehicular travel and emissions and increasing road safety and physical activity. During the 20th century

Abstract Problem, research strategy, and findings In 2016, Detroiters (MI) voted to pass the first-ever community benefits ordinance (CBO), a law that requires developers to negotiate with a council of local residents to agree on a set of community benefits. Drawing from the goals and the structure of community benefits agreements that have become popular since the 1990s, this ordinance has won Detroit

Abstract Problem, research strategy, and findings The intersection of historic preservation and urban planning has advanced over the years. Revitalization has been a central theme for this intersection, but the literature has not yet analyzed how a comprehensive plan—a crucial planning tool for growth and development—has included preservation. In this study, I investigate how the city of Portland (OR)

(2020). Notes From the Review Editor. Journal of the American Planning Association: Vol. 86, No. 4, pp. 514-515.

(2020). Measuring Journal Success. Journal of the American Planning Association: Vol. 86, No. 4, pp. 389-392.

Abstract Problem, research strategy, and findings Transportation equity research addresses questions of participation and planning process or the distribution of transportation’s benefits and burdens. This work largely elides issues related to youth and student travel. Existing work on school trip mode choice does not engage deeply with the equity implications of its findings. Education equity researchers

Rental housing affordability is a severe problem for low- and moderate-income families across the United States. While some renters benefit from subsidies or rent regulation, most low-income renter...

(2020). Borden: Skateboarding and the City: A Complete History. Journal of the American Planning Association: Vol. 86, No. 4, pp. 525-526.

(2020). Anacker, Carswell, Kirby, & Tremblay (Eds.): Introduction to Housing (2nd ed.) Journal of the American Planning Association: Vol. 86, No. 4, pp. 518-520.

(2020). Knapp: Constructing the Dynamo of Dixie: Race, Urban Planning, and Cosmopolitanism in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Journal of the American Planning Association: Vol. 86, No. 4, pp. 517-518.

(2020). Sies, Gournay, & Freestone (Eds.): Iconic Planned Communities and the Challenge of Change. Journal of the American Planning Association: Vol. 86, No. 4, pp. 522-523.

(2020). Haselberger (Ed.): Encounters in Planning Thought: 16 Autobiographical Essays From Key Thinkers in Spatial Planning. Journal of the American Planning Association: Vol. 86, No. 4, pp. 523-524.

(2020). Tighe & Ryberg-Webster: Legacy Cities: Continuity and Change Amid Decline and Revival. Journal of the American Planning Association: Vol. 86, No. 4, pp. 520-522.

(2020). Rothstein: The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America. Journal of the American Planning Association: Vol. 86, No. 4, pp. 516-517.

Small towns and cities outside of national parks, scenic public lands, and other natural amenities throughout the western United States are becoming increasingly popular places to live and visit. A...

Urban vacancy presents myriad concerns for American legacy cities, including cyclical disinvestment, property value and tax revenue decimation, increased crime, and high management costs. To addres...

Abstract Problem, research strategy, and findings Climate scientists have developed high-resolution climate models to project local effects of climate change. However, such high-resolution climate information is not widely incorporated into climate change adaptation plans. In this study we analyze high-resolution (1.24 × 1.24-mile grid) temperature data generated by a climate model for Los Angeles

Abstract Efficiency metrics in water and sanitation performance benchmarking are widely referenced, even where the most serious challenge facing cities is actually extending the service reach of public water and sanitation systems. Critical scholarship on water governance gives water and sanitation planners reason to question whether such performance benchmarks are universally appropriate references

(2020). Mapping Communities: Responding to Commentaries on “In Defense of the Generalist Journal”. Journal of the American Planning Association: Vol. 86, No. 4, pp. 512-513.

(2020). JAPA’s Generalist Planning Journal Book Review Section. Journal of the American Planning Association: Vol. 86, No. 4, pp. 511-512.

(2020). JAPA Is More Than a Generalist Journal. Journal of the American Planning Association: Vol. 86, No. 4, pp. 510-510.

(2020). Geographic Silos: A Cautionary Note. Journal of the American Planning Association: Vol. 86, No. 4, pp. 510-511.

As Durham’s (NC) economy collapsed in the mid-1990s, Duke established a plan to intervene. Its actions aligned with anchor institution models at many universities; its approach, however, was unique...