In 1997, the Journal of the American Planning Association published a pair of point–
counterpoint articles now listed by the American Planning Association as “classics” in the …

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 …

Local planning in the United States is unique in the amount of land it reserves for detached
single-family homes. This privileging of single-family homes, normally called R1 zoning …

Why are American cities, suburbs, and towns so distinct? Compared to European cities,
those in the United States are characterized by lower densities and greater distances; neat …

" Developing highly accessible cities within the context of reducing the need to travel,
particularly by car, has been a key concern of planners addressing issues of urban …

Cities around the globe struggle to create better and more equitable access to important
destinations and services, all the while reducing the energy consumption and environmental …

In order to understand walkability, it is important to consider how pedestrians are defined
and the discourses that shape the development of pedestrian space. This paper examines …

Levine, Grengs, and Merlin marshal a compelling case to shift to accessibility-oriented
planning, providing much needed conceptual clarity as to what accessibility is and is not. But …

A theoretically driven comparison of sustainability programs in American cities, updated with
the latest research and additional case studies. Today most major cities have undertaken …

This research measures the influence of transit-oriented development (TOD) on the San
Diego, CA, condominium market. Many view TOD as a key element in creating a less auto …