Journal of the American Planning Association
Since 1935, the quarterly Journal of the American Planning Association has published research, commentaries, and book reviews useful to practicing planners, scholars, students, policy makers, and others interested in the planning profession.
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Volume 84, Number 21
Spring 2018
Motivations and Strategies for Bicycle Planning in Rural, Suburban, and Low-Density Communities
Navigating Statistical Uncertainty: How Urban and Regional Planners Understand and Work with American Community Survey Data for Guiding Policy
Using Photography to Assess Housing Damage and Rebuilding progress for Disaster Recovery Planning
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