Urban Planning Resources

Find key resources for urban planning research including databases, journals, census data, GIS tools, historic maps, and citation help. Essential for students and researchers in planning, urban design, sustainability, and related fields.

Professional organizations

American Planning Association (APA)
Leading organization for urban planners. Resources include:

Planning magazine
PAS Reports (Planning Advisory Service)
Conference proceedings
Professional development

American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)
Professional certification for planners

Urban Land Institute (ULI)
Real estate and land use research, publications, and case studies

Congress for New Urbanism (CNU)
Organization focused on walkable, sustainable urban design

Lincoln Institute of Land Policy
Research and education on land policy, taxation, and planning

Planning news and blogs

Planning news and commentary.

Stay current with planning trends and debates:

Planetizen
Daily planning news, job listings, and professional resources

CityLab (Bloomberg)
Urban policy, design, and transportation news

Strong Towns
Advocacy for financially resilient communities

The Urbanist
Commentary on urbanism, transportation, and housing

Standards and best practices

Standards and technical resources

APA Policy Guides
Official APA positions on planning issues

Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)
Transportation engineering standards and manuals

LEED for Neighborhood Development
Green building and sustainable community certification

Center for Zoning Solutions
Resources for form-based zoning codes

Additional standards and engineering guidance

Eric Prosser / ASU Standards LibGuide
ASU guide to engineering and technical standards

Career and job resources

APA Job Board
Planning job listings nationwide

Planetizen Jobs
Urban planning and related positions

AICP Exam Preparation
Resources for professional certification

Planning Degree Programs
Graduate programs in urban planning (ACSP-accredited)