The purpose of this publication is to provide you with a starting point to finding general resources in Urban and Regional Planning. Only a small number of quality print and electronic resources have been selected as a guide.
Reference sources
Online and hardcopy reference sources. Hardcopy reference is shelved in the Gardens Point Reference Collection on level 4. Other items are in general collection.
| Title/description | Location |
|---|---|
| Encyclopedia of urban planning International in scope. Provides basic information and definitions of terms used in planning. Features logically organised articles on planning in 48 countries which enables easy comparison of planning legislation, administration and practice. |
R 307 64 |
| A consolidated bibliography of urban history Thematically and geographically focused bibliography of publications in the area of urban history. Intended to assist in the formative stages of a research project, either in the compilation of lists of publications to be consulted, or by eliminating research areas which have already been covered. |
R 307.7609016 1 |
| Encyclopedia of environmental science A multidisciplinary reference work, consisting of substantial essays on major topics, medium-sized entries and short definitional entries on environmental topics. Includes biographies of leading scientists and environmentalists. Suitable for the general scientific reader and the specialised environmental scientist. |
Online R 333.7 459 |
| Environmental planning: a condensed encyclopedia Contains articles on a wide range of subjects pertaining to environmental planning, covering major concepts, historical events, policies and legislation. Useful to students of planning, associated professions and the interested layperson. |
R 333.70321 1 |
| An Australian dictionary of environment and planning Outlines and defines Commonwealth, State and Local Government activities and functions; institutional structures; relevant planning and environmental legislation; planning codes and standards; heritage, urban and nature conservation; fauna and flora; national and marine parks; coastal protection; wetlands; rainforests; wilderness; soil conservation; logging and wood chips; air, water, land and noise pollution; environmental impact assessment. A selection of scientific, engineering and economic terms are also included. |
R 333.70994 26 |
| Dictionary of environment and sustainable development Defines over 2000 terms and concepts relating to environmental planning, management, conservation and sustainable development. Covers the whole span of environmental issues with an emphasis on international conventions, environmental law, environmental evolution, pollution control, environmental impact assessment, sustainable development and intergenerational equity. |
363.703 1 |
| Brisbane city plan 2000 Provides a framework for sustainable and responsible development. It is a comprehensive statement of the Brisbane City Council's intentions for the future development of the City. Contains detailed information on key areas and features a number of maps and diagrams. |
Online R 711.4099431 54 |
Journals
Online and hardcopy journals. Hardcopy journals are shelved in the Gardens Point Periodical Collection on level 4 under P for periodicals.
| Title/description |
|---|
| Annals of Regional Science An international journal of urban, regional and environmental research and policy. Promotes study on important theoretical and empirical issues in regional science and urban studies. This is a refereed journal. |
| Australian Planner Journal of the Royal Australian Planning Institute. Publishes articles on planning and development issues, book reviews, letters to the editor, and editorials. Suitable for planning professionals, students and academics. |
| Cityscape : A Journal of Policy Development and Research Strives to disseminate research on housing and urban policy issues in the United States. Focuses on innovative ideas, policies, and programs that show promise in revitalising cities and regions, renewing their infrastructure, and creating economic opportunities. |
| Environment and planning A Environment and Planning A is an interdisciplinary journal of urban and regional research. The journal is concerned with the fate of cities and regions. |
| Environment and Planning B Planning & Design Environment and Planning B: Planning and Design covers the field of urban planning and design. Its goal is the publication of high quality articles which report leading edge research in the application of formal methods, methods models, and theories to spatial problems which involve the built environment and the spatial structure of cities and regions. The journal also specialises in new approaches to planning and design methods which explore ways of generating and evaluating optimal plans and policies. |
| International Journal of Urban and Regional Research Focuses on the study of conflicting interests in urban and regional development from an international viewpoint. Has an emphasis on sociological research, rather than political or economic research. Essential reading for those with a concern for the complex, changing roles of cities and regions. This is a refereed journal. |
| Journal of Planning Literature (JPL) Publishes review articles and abstracts of recent literature in city and regional planning and design. Each issue contains refereed literature reviews, Council of Planning Librarians Bibliographies, abstracts of books, journal articles, and dissertations, and bibliographic listings. Aims to give the reader an understanding of the state of knowledge of the field for use in research or professional practice. |
| Journal of Transportation and Statistics Serves to increase the understanding of the role of transportation in society, its function in the economy, and its interactions with the environment. Provides a forum for the latest developments in transportation information and data, theory, concepts, and methods of analysis relevant to all aspects of the transportation system. This is a scholarly, peer-reviewed journal. |
| Metropolis Metropolis examines contemporary life through the various design disciplines, including architecture, interior design, product design, graphic design, crafts, planning and preservation. |
| Online Planning Journal Aims to focus and advance academic discussion on issues raised by developing an on-line planning system. Features topics such as planning on the World Wide Web, virtual housing, and online development plans. This is a refereed journal. |
| Queensland Planner Journal of the Queensland Planning Profession. Contains articles, practice notes, institute affairs, editorial comment and items of general interest. |
| Queensland Planning and Environmental Law Reports Town planning & regional planning. Law. Cases. |
| Town Planning Review Presents British urban and regional planning research and related issues, with some international coverage. Contains commentary on current issues, research and review papers, occasional policy forum debates, and books reviews. This is a refereed journal. |
Relevant databases
Relevant Databases
| Database | Description |
|---|---|
| ABS (Australian Bureau of Statistics) | ABS Statistics provides access to Australian Bureau of Statistics publication from 1998 onwards. |
| Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals | Indexes periodicals from the USA, Great Britain, Europe, Asia, Latin America, and Australia, as well as the publications of many professional societies. Subject coverage includes archeology, architecture, architectural design, city planning, furniture and decoration, historic preservation, history of architecture, interior design, landscape architecture and urban planning. |
| BUILD (Australian Building Construction and Engineering Database) | Coverage includes all aspects of building, construction and engineering, building research, building materials, building services, structural services, structural engineering, building regulations, urban and regional planning, and fire technology. |
| CDATA 2001 - Full GIS Version with Mapinfo | Allows analysis of the 2001 Census data using Mapinfo mapping software. Contains 2001 Basic Community Profile data at Collection District level and above, 2001 Census Digital Boundaries of all standard ASGC geography, and Census-specific boundaries; Commonwealth and State Electoral Divisions, Suburbs, and Postal Areas, 1986/91/96/2001 Time Series Profiles at Statistical Local Area level, and Detailed Base Map Data. Includes overlays of highways, major roads, railways, major rivers. |
| CDATA 96 (with Mapinfo) | Allows analysis of the 1996 Census data using Mapinfo mapping software. Contains 1996 Basic Community Profile data at Collection District level and above, 1996 Census Digital Boundaries of all standard ASGC geography, and Census-specific boundaries; Commonwealth and State Electoral Divisions, Suburbs, and Postal Areas, 1986/91/96 Time Series Profiles at Statistical Local Area level, and Detailed Base Map Data. |
| EVA : Environmental Abstracts | Indexes Australian and overseas journal articles on subjects such as air and water pollution, environmental protection, recycling, town planning, waste management and heritage. |
Web sites
Web sites with relevant information
| Web site | Description |
|---|---|
| Cyburbia: The urban planning portal http://www.cyburbia.org |
A directory of Internet resources relevant to planning, architecture, urbanisation and the built environment. Hosts a bulletin board and contains information on mailing lists and newsgroups. |
| DMOZ Open Directory Project: Urban & Regional Planning http://dmoz.org/Science/ Social_Sciences/Urban_and_Regional_Planning/ |
The Open Directory Project is directory of the Web which provides links to electronic resources in various subject areas, including Urban and Regional Planning. |
| New Urbanism http://www.newurbanism.org |
New urbanism is a planning movement to reform the design of the built environment in order to create better quality of life for all. Discover the principles of new urbanism, ways to implement new urbanism, current projects, links and resources. |
| Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) http://www.planning.org.au/ |
PIA is a national organisation representing qualified urban and regional planners in Australia. The PIA site includes a news section, an employment directory, links to selected conference papers, and more. |
Web search tools
Search the Web for relevant information
| Web search tool | Description |
|---|---|
| Google http://www.google.com |
The most comprehensive international search engine, with an excellent image searching facility. |