The Handbook of City and Town Planning serves as an exhaustive, comprehensive guide to the art and science of urban development. It integrates foundational theory with practical implementation, providing architects, policymakers, and civic leaders with the tools needed to design sustainable, functional, and community-centric settlements. This book establishes the basic objectives of town planning (health, convenience, and beauty) and traces urban design from early historical civilizations (such as the Harappan grid-networks) to the modern era. Explores foundational paradigms like the Garden City movement and covers core land use principles (designing for open spaces, greenbelts, and efficient neighborhood units). Details the systematic development of Master and Development plans. Highlights how to design the "public realm" to create accessible, vibrant outdoor and civic spaces. Breaks down how to separate incompatible land uses through zoning, enforce building bylaws, and utilize legal frameworks to manage spatial development. Focuses on formulating inclusive housing policies and establishing aesthetic, morphological, and functional urban design guidelines. Covers the basics of transport networks (transit-oriented development, roads, and traffic management) and the provision of foundational municipal infrastructure (utilities, water, and waste). Highlights strategies for eco-friendly urban development (climate resilience, green tech) and economic revitalization. Details how Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) are used to map, analyze, and model city growth, coupled with frameworks to ensure active community participation in decision-making. This book shows how planners are developing new strategies to create more adaptable and environmentally responsible urban forms. It examines case studies of different cities and their approaches to common problems, offering lessons from around the world. By compiling this range of knowledge, the Handbook of City and Town Planning serves as a vital tool for students, practitioners, and policymakers. It provides a solid grounding in the principles and practices that guide the creation of better places for people to live, work, and interact.
Dr. Alistair Mark, PhD, FAICP is a world-renowned urban theorist and practitioner with four decades of experience reshaping global metropolitan landscapes. He currently serves as the Distinguished Chair of Urban Regeneration at the Horizon Institute of Technology. Before entering academia, Dr. Mark spent fifteen years as the Chief Urban Strategist for the European Eco-District Initiative. There, he pioneered the "10-Minute Neighborhood" framework now utilized across thirty international cities. His practical consulting work spans six continents. He has advised municipal governments from Tokyo to Medellín on climate-resilient zoning, public transit integration, and equitable housing policies. Dr. Mark holds a Master's in City Planning from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and a PhD in Urban Sociology from Oxford University. He is a frequent keynote speaker at the World Urban Forum and lives in a carbon-neutral townhouse in Copenhagen.
| Preface Chapter 1. Introduction to City Planning City Planning Shapes Urban Environments for Communities Urban Design Shapes Physical Environment Infrastructure Planning Supports Urban Function Historic Preservation Connects Past and Present Urban Revitalization Reinvests in Communities Chapter 2. Historical Evolution of Planning Ancient City Planning Established Foundational Principles Greek City Planning Introduced Rational Design Principles Paris Reconstruction Created Model for Modern Planning City Beautiful Movement Brought Aesthetic Concerns to Planning Advocacy Planning Emerged from Social Movements Sustainability Became Central Planning Paradigm Chapter 3. Urban Planning Theories Urban Planning Theory Development Neighborhood Unit Concept and Community Design Equity Planning and Social Justice Just City and Rights-Based Planning Comparative Planning Theory and Global Perspectives Chapter 4. Land Use Planning Principles Land Use Planning Principles in Urban Development Comprehensive Plan as Foundation for Land Use Decisions Environmental Considerations in Land Use Planning Housing Elements and Fair Housing Requirements Environmental Impact Assessment in Land Use Decisions Mixed-Use Development and Smart Growth Principles Transit-Oriented Development and Station Area Planning Intergovernmental Coordination in Land Use Planning Chapter 5. Zoning Regulations and Codes Zoning Regulations and their Foundational Purpose Historical Evolution of Zoning in the United States Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Consistency Overlay Zones and Special Purpose Districts Zoning Administration and Enforcement Zoning for Economic Development Zoning for Historic Preservation Zoning and Property Rights Chapter 6. Master Plan Development Historical Evolution of City Master Planning Demographic Analysis and Population Projections Transportation Planning and Infrastructure Analysis Housing Element Development and Analysis Community Facilities and Public Services Planning Urban Design and Placemaking Considerations Environmental Protection and Sustainability Policies Regional Coordination and Intergovernmental Relations Infrastructure Planning and Capital Improvements Climate Action Planning and Sustainability Downtown and Central Area Planning Neighborhood Planning and Community Development Transportation Demand Management Strategies Climate Adaptation and Resilience Planning Chapter 7. Transportation Planning Basics Four-Step Travel Demand Model Guides Traditional Transportation Planning Mode Choice Analysis Determines how People Travel Based on Relative Options Transportation Network Design Balances Multiple Conflicting Objectives Complete Streets Design Accommodates All Users Regardless of Mode Transportation Equity Ensures Fair Distribution of Benefits and Burdens Transportation Finance Funds System Construction, Operation, and Maintenance Freight Planning Addresses Goods Movement through Urban Areas Active Transportation Planning Supports Walking and Cycling Transit Planning Designs and Evaluates Public Transportation Services Transportation Planning for People with Disabilities Requires Universal Design Transportation Resilience Plans for System Response to Disruptions Chapter 8. Housing Policy and Design Fundamental Relationship between Housing and Urban Planning Inclusionary Zoning as a Policy Tool for Mixed Communities Family Housing Design Requirements for Children and Parents Housing and Community Identity through Design Climate Adaptation and Housing Resilience Design Rental Housing Regulation and Tenant Protection Policies Housing Policy Evaluation Methods and Performance Measurement Housing and Neighborhood Health Outcomes |
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