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APA Planners PressPlanners 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 WelcomedPlanners 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 titlesThe authors examined more than 100 successful projects and discovered universal elements that characterize sustainable urban districts. By applying these elements, designers and developers can recreate and extend the experience of successful places to their communities.  Foreclosing the Dream
The housing foreclosures that have swept the nation since 2008 have had radical economic effects. This meticulous look at the latest data reveals shocking lessons that the mainstream discussion has overlooked. Based on the National Building Museum's Green Community exhibition, this book is a collection of thought-provoking essays that illuminate the connections among personal health, community health, and our planet's health. The logic of proportionate share expands the traditional use of impact fees beyond capital facilities to social purposes and green objectives. Learn how to design and implement a proportionate-share development fee program. 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. | |
Grid / Street / Place
Green Community
Impact Fees 
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 
