Planning and Urban Design Standards

The new Student Edition of Planning and Urban Design Standards serves as the definitive resource for students studying urban planning and design, offering comprehensive guidelines and best practices.

Edited specifically for students, this edition is packed with over 1,400 informative illustrations and incorporates the latest principles for designing and assessing various land-use schemes, ranging from street plantings to new subdivisions. It covers all the essential information on the physical aspects of planning and urban design, including:

– Plans and plan making
– Environmental planning and management
– Building types
– Transportation
– Utilities
– Parks, open space, farming, and forestry
– Places and districts
– Design considerations
– Projections and demand analysis
– Impact assessment
– Mapping
– Legal foundations
– Growth management, preservation, conservation, and reuse
– Economic and real estate development

Planning and Urban Design Standards, Student Edition offers vital specification and detailing information across different plan types, environmental factors, building types, transportation planning, mapping, and GIS. Furthermore, it provides expert guidance on practical and graphical skills, including mapping techniques, plan types, and transportation planning strategies.