Planning Practice & Research Journal

Planning Practice & Research (PPR) has established itself as the source for current research on planning practice - city and regional, town and country, urban or spatial planning. It is intended for reflective, critical academics, professionals and students who are concerned to keep abreast of and challenge current thinking. PPR is committed to- Bridging perspectives across planning research, planning practice and planning education; and between planning, design, engineering and social disciplines- Critical evaluation of the contribution of planning practice to creating more sustainable, resilient and socially just places, in the face of climate change and illiberal politics- Providing a forum for an international readership to share and compare research and experiences on planning practice between countries and cultures- Presenting research in an accessible, succinct style, not overly theoretical, but analytical- Giving opportunities and support to practitioners and those new to publishing to share their work with the academic planning community. PPR has carried articles on many aspects of planning systems around the world. We are especially keen to learn about the varying meanings and impact of 'spatial planning' in different places; about why and how planning policies change and the consequences; about citizen engagement in planning; and about the costs and benefits of new tools, methods and technologies in planning. In all this, we value the international comparative sharing of research and practice that puts all places on an equal footing. We will continue to build PPR into a significant resource for practitioners, researchers, teachers and students.