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The Essential Library

Environmental Planning Handbook for Sustainable Communities and Regions  

A hands-on and thorough approach, this handbook tells how to assess local environment conditions and create an action plan. Among the environmental issues included are planning for public health, natural areas, and hazard and disaster mitigation.

List Price: $84.95

Member Price: $63.95

Everyday Ethics for Practicing Planners  

Barrett offers planners a way to recognize the ethical conflicts that arise, analyze them and apply relevant sections of the AICP Code of Ethics.

List Price: $43.95

Member Price: $28.95

Fundamentals of Urban Design  

Successful urban design does not require that all decision makers become skilled in design analysis. But it does demand that they know what to look for and essential criteria to consider. This book explains the basic tools needed for design analysis.

List Price: $48.95

Member Price: $32.95

Growing Smart Legislative Guidebook  

States and local governments now have a new tool available to help combat urban sprawl, protect farmland, promote affordable housing, and encourage redevelopment.

List Price: $29.95

Guidelines for Preparing Urban Plans  

A book for planning practitioners, planning commissioners, and students that leads you step by step through the complex process of preparing urban plans.

List Price: $65.00

Member Price: $46.00

Model Subdivision Regulations: Planning and Law  

A complete ordinance and annotated guide to planning practice and legal requirements.

List Price: $72.00

Member Price: $60.00

Neighborhood Planning  

This book shows citizens how to organize and create a neighborhood plan. Jones' detailed guidebook demystifies planning for citizens and clarifies the role they can play in planning their community.

List Price: $46.95

Member Price: $32.95

Planner's Estimating Guide  

This book gives planning practitioners a powerful tool to help decide where to put new development. It revolutionizes the job of estimating land-use and facility needs.

List Price: $84.95

Member Price: $62.95

Planner's Use of Information 2nd ed.  

The Planner's Use of Information offers a range of methods for solving many kinds of information problems in myriad situations. It's an invaluable day-to-day resource for practicing planners and an ideal classroom text for courses in planning communication.

List Price: $67.95

Member Price: $49.95

Planning and Urban Design Standards  

The definitive guide to principles and techniques used by planners, designers, and their partners in community building.

List Price: $99.00

Rural by Design  

A toolbox of creative rural planning techniques that can preserve rural open space and community character.

List Price: $75.95

Member Price: $55.95

Small Town Planning Handbook, 3rd ed.  

A step-by-step guide to drafting and implementing a comprehensive plan that is sensitive to local character and limited resources.

List Price: $67.95

Member Price: $45.95

Understanding Your Economy  

A stand-alone manual for anyone who wants to learn more about the functions and dynamics of an area's economy.

List Price: $57.95

Member Price: $39.95