Essential Methods for Planning Practitioners
Skills and Techniques for Data Analysis, Visualization, and Communication
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Beschreibung
This book assembles and organizes a selected range of methods and techniques that every planning practitioner should know to be successful in the contemporary global urban landscape. The book is unique because it links different aspects of the planning/policy-making enterprise with the appropriate methods and approaches, thus contextualizing the use of specific methods and techniques within a sociopolitical and ethical framework. This volume familiarizes readers with the diverse range of methods, techniques, and skills that must be applied at different scales in dynamic workplace environments where planning policies and programs are developed and implemented. This book is an invaluable resource in helping new entrants to the planning discourse and profession set aside their own disciplinary biases and empowering them to use their expert knowledge to address societal concerns.
Chapter One makes the case for the book, why people should read it, and how they should approach the material. Chapter Two is a survey of contemporary planning theory, highlighting both successes and failures. Here, the book makes the argument that understanding historical and contemporary planning theories are necessary to understand how to select and deploy appropriate methods for data analysis, synthesis, and communication. Chapter Three introduces readers to two case studies of neighborhoods in New York City, describing them using different types of maps and data visualizations to tell a context-sensitive story that links history, geography, politics, and economics that drive change in urban areas. Chapter Four discusses approaches that help to frame planning questions, emphasizing the importance of communication and visioning techniques. Chapter Five delves deeper into data-centered approaches from anthropological methods to modeling and scenario building, critically reflecting the pros and cons of each. Chapter Six reviews the planning profession’s complex relationship with public involvement and makes the case for civic engagement to anchor planning practice. Chapter Seven discusses the challenges of implementation, encouraging practitioners to be cognizant of the politics and policies that impact and influence their technical analyses and contributions. Chapter Eight highlights individual skills that practitioners must cultivate to be successful in their work. The book concludes by making the case for a 21st century planning that is context-sensitive, inclusive, and integrates social and spatial concerns.Bridges planning theory and practice in an innovative and engaging way
Provides planning information in a manner that accessible and jargon-free
Links quantitative and qualitative research methods
Bridges planning theory and practice in an innovative and engaging way Provides planning information in a manner that is accessible and jargon-free Links quantitative and qualitative research methods
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Laxmi Ramasubramanian
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“Often I have wished for a resource that students could use to understand a concept, method or tool and then engage with the literature. This book does that! My students are engineers, public policy analysts and disaster scientists but they all need to plan. They plan what our physical infrastructure will look like, they use planning tools to understand and quantify the impacts of policies and they plan for disasters. They must engage with communities, they need to use data and information, and they need to communicate information. Each chapter and section provides nuggets of information that tell them about context, the gist of a process, procedure or tools, examples to illustrate the nuggets, and strategies to implement the plans. Theory meets practice and practice meets theory in this engaging narrative. Thank you! I look forward to using this as a resource and a text.” (Sue McNeil, Chair and Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Delaware)
“If I were a new student coming out of a planning program, this book would be an excellent addition to my library. It will be very useful to young planning professionals, but more so to any professional who wants to use data to communicate complex issues and bring disparate audiences together to resolve important issues. The role of the planner as bridge builder and problem solver in the public realm is a theme that this book takes seriously; it offers practical guidance to planners who aspire to serve in this role.” (Ms. Judy Colby George, GISP, Independent Planning Consultant)
“Professors Ramasubramanian and Albrecht advocate a specific approach to professional planning that strives to balance the social justice goals of advocacy planning with the real-world constraints of planners’ jobs – especially those new to the profession. This book will be valuable for both new planners and those well into their careers. It is well organized as a reference volume, but doesn’t provide glib or condensed discussions of difficult topics. Rather, challenging subject matter and situations are thoughtfully explored to provide substantive guidance. Highly recommended!” (Ms. Anna Slatinsky, Planning Division Manager, City of Beaverton, Oregon)
“Here is an expertly crafted methods book for planners. I wish I had had this book when I was studying for the AICP exam!” (Emily Talen, PhD, Professor, University of Chicago)
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