Overview
- Bridges planning theory and practice in an innovative and engaging way
- Provides planning information in a manner that is accessible and jargon-free
- Links quantitative and qualitative research methods
Part of the book series: The Urban Book Series (UBS)
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Table of contents (8 chapters)
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About this book
This book assembles and organizes a selected range of methods and techniques that every planning practitioner should know to be successful in the contemporary global urban landscape. The book is unique because it links different aspects of the planning/policy-making enterprise with the appropriate methods and approaches, thus contextualizing the use of specific methods and techniques within a sociopolitical and ethical framework. This volume familiarizes readers with the diverse range of methods, techniques, and skills that must be applied at different scales in dynamic workplace environments where planning policies and programs are developed and implemented. This book is an invaluable resource in helping new entrants to the planning discourse and profession set aside their own disciplinary biases and empowering them to use their expert knowledge to address societal concerns.
Reviews
“If I were a new student coming out of a planning program, this book would be an excellent addition to my library. It will be very useful to young planning professionals, but more so to any professional who wants to use data to communicate complex issues and bring disparate audiences together to resolve important issues. The role of the planner as bridge builder and problem solver in the public realm is a theme that this book takes seriously; it offers practical guidance to planners who aspire to serve in this role.” (Ms. Judy Colby George, GISP, Independent Planning Consultant)
“Professors Ramasubramanian and Albrecht advocate a specific approach to professional planning that strives to balance the social justice goals of advocacy planning with the real-world constraints of planners’ jobs – especially those new to the profession. This book will be valuable for both new planners and those well into their careers. It is well organized as a reference volume, but doesn’t provide glib or condensed discussions of difficult topics. Rather, challenging subject matter and situations are thoughtfully explored to provide substantive guidance. Highly recommended!” (Ms. Anna Slatinsky, Planning Division Manager, City of Beaverton, Oregon)
“Here is an expertly crafted methods book for planners. I wish I had had this book when I was studying for the AICP exam!” (Emily Talen, PhD, Professor, University of Chicago)
Authors and Affiliations
About the authors
Dr. Jochen Albrecht is a Professor for Computational and Theoretical Geography at Hunter College in New York. He earned his bachelors and masters in geography at University of Hamburg, and his PhD in Geographic Information Science at University of Vechta in Germany. His recent research includes spatial regression modeling of drivers of global greenhouse gas emissions, behavioral modeling of environmental stressors in New York City, and principles of GIS program management.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Essential Methods for Planning Practitioners
Book Subtitle: Skills and Techniques for Data Analysis, Visualization, and Communication
Authors: Laxmi Ramasubramanian, Jochen Albrecht
Series Title: The Urban Book Series
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-68041-5
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Earth and Environmental Science, Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing AG 2018
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-68040-8Published: 28 November 2017
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-88535-3Published: 09 September 2018
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-68041-5Published: 17 November 2017
Series ISSN: 2365-757X
Series E-ISSN: 2365-7588
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XVII, 157
Number of Illustrations: 11 b/w illustrations, 35 illustrations in colour
Topics: Landscape/Regional and Urban Planning, Human Geography, Geographical Information Systems/Cartography, Urban Studies/Sociology, Social Policy, Public Policy