APA Planners Press
Planners Press is APA's book imprint. We publish titles of interest to practitioners, researchers, and the general public, with the aim of stimulating readers, creating an engaged citizenry, and influencing policy development — all by telling the many stories of planning.
Submissions Welcomed
Planners Press actively welcomes submissions. Please e-mail a brief summary of what you have in mind to plannerspress@planning.org. Include a description of the book itself, its intended audience(s), and your qualifications for writing it.
Featured titles
Is traffic in your town out of control? This authoritative reference is a "how-to" for implementing a successful traffic-calming program. Reid Ewing and Steven J. Brown steer you to the most effective measures for your circumstances.
The all-new fourth edition of the perennial best seller is a 21st century guide that addresses the challenges of planning for a sustainable world. Continue to engage citizens in making better local decisions in these troubled times.
How can lawmakers and community organizations create affordable, decent housing? Housing expert Alan Mallach paints a comprehensive picture of what affordable housing is, how it works, and how it's planned, built, and preserved.
Give your downtown a boost with a good plan. Philip L. Walker offers practical tips for preserving a sense of place, improving fiscal efficiency, and enhancing quality of life in smaller and midsized downtowns.
Too often architects lead the discussion on urban design. Emily Talen challenges planners to reengage in urban design to ensure that it supports and promotes diverse, sustainable, vibrant, and equitable communities.
U.S. Traffic Calming Manual 
The Citizen's Guide to Planning, 4th Edition 
A Decent Home
Downtown Planning for Smaller and Midsized Communities
Urban Design Reclaimed 
