State of California
Governor's Office of Planning and Research
Sources: An Annotated Bibliography for California Planners
Blueprint for a Sustainable Bay Area (1996); available for $21.75
for Urban Ecology Members and $31.50 for non-members from Urban Ecology,
405 14th Street, Suite 900, Oakland, CA 94612, (510) 251-6330.
This colorful and illustrative book offers
several examples of Bay Area cities incorporating sustainable development
into their local communities. It provides a wide range of strategies a local
planner can use to create a more livable and lively downtown and community.
Cities and Counties: Thinking Globally, Acting Locally: Sustainability
in Action (1996); $10.00 for government and $12.00 for others from Public
Technology, Inc., 1301 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20004-1793,
(202) 626-2442.
This publication features 10 case studies
of U.S. cities and counties which have integrated planning with energy conservation,
open-space preservation, green building, and more.
The Citizen's Guide to Planning, 3rd ed. (1993); by Herbert H.
Smith; $26.95 from the American Planning Association Planners Book Service,
122 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 1600 Chicago, IL 60603-6107, (312) 786-6344.
This is a detailed introduction to planning
for the layman or entry level professional. It explains master plans, zoning,
subdivision regulations, capital improvement programs, and the role of the
planning commission, among other things.
The Citizen's Guide to Zoning (1983); by Herbert H. Smith; $24.95
from the American Planning Association Planners Book Service, 122 S. Michigan
Ave., Suite 1600 Chicago, IL 60603-6107, (312) 786-6344.
This is a book on the fundamental principles
of zoning. It is aimed at planning commissioners or entry level planners
looking for information on the intricacies of zoning theory, legal standing,
and administration.
The Economic Renewal Guide, 3rd edition (1997); by Michael J.
Kinsley; $17.95 from the Rocky Mountain Institute, 1739 Snowmass Creek Road,
Snowmass, CO 81654-9199, (970) 927-3851.
This manual describes how planners can
steer their community toward development that's sensitive to local values
and the environment through sustainable economic development.
Encyclopedia of Community Planning and Environmental Management
(1984); by Marilyn Spigel Schultz and Vivian Loeb Kasen; $45.00 for APA
members or $50.00 for non-members from the American Planning Association
Planners Book Service, 122 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 1600 Chicago, IL 60603-6107,
(312) 786-6344.
This book is a valuable source of planning
term definitions. It concisely describes, in alphabetical order, a myriad
of planning-related terms from "abandonment" to "zoning variance".
Job of the Practicing Planner (1988); by Albert Solnit, et al.;
$32.95 for APA members or $35.95 for non-members from the American Planning
Association Planners Book Service, 122 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 1600 Chicago,
IL 60603-6107, (312) 786-6344.
This book examines land use regulation
and the technical, bureaucratic, and organizational skills necessary for
effective administration of planning programs. It includes tips on the use
of fiscal impact analysis, negotiating with developers, and effectively
reviewing projects.
The Language of Zoning: A Glossary of Words and Phrases, PAS Report
No. 322 (1976); $24.00 from the American Planning Association Planners Book
Service, 122 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 1600 Chicago, IL 60603-6107, (312)
786-6344.
This booklet offers more than 200 plain
definitions of planning-related terms.
A Planner's Guide to Sustainable Development (1996) PAS Report
No. 467; by Kevin J. Krizek and Joe Power; $32.00 from the American Planning
Association Planners Book Service, 122 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 1600 Chicago,
IL 60603-6107, (312) 786-6344.
This report examines the conceptual and
theoretical framework behind sustainable development and proposes several
strategies to encourage planners to incorporate sustainable development
programs in local settings.
The Practice of Local Government Planning, 2nd ed. (1988); Frank
S. So and Judith Getzels, Eds.; $38.95, plus postage and handling from the
International City Management Association, 1120 "G" St. N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20005, (202) 626-4620.
Also known as the "Green Bible",
this is a one volume compendium of the many aspects of local planning practice.
Chapter topics include urban design, district planning, subdivision regulation,
zoning, economic development, fees and exactions, and environmental impact
assessment.
The Small Town Planning Handbook, 2nd ed. (1995); Thomas L. Daniels,
John W. Keller, and Mark B. Lapping; $34.95 from the American Planning Association
Planners Book Service, 122 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 1600 Chicago, IL 60603-6107,
(312) 786-6344.
This book is designed to help small cities
and towns prepare and administer a planning program that includes a local
plan and land use regulations. It can be used without the need for professional
staff.
Standard Industrial Classification Manual; $22.00 from the Government
Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.
This manual provides a system for classifying
industries by common characteristics. It can be used as a standard for classifying
uses in a zoning ordinance or other regulatory scheme.
Strategic Planning in Local Government: A Casebook (1992); Roger
Kemp, ed.; $34.95 from the American Planning Association Planners Book Service,
122 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 1600 Chicago, IL 60603-6107, (312) 786-6344.
This book explains why strategic planning
has proved to be successful in cities throughout the country. It illustrates
how the technique helps local governments solve local problems and reach
local goals.
A Survey of Zoning Definitions (1989) PAS Report No. 421, Tracy
Burrows, ed., is available for $28.00 from the American Planning Association
Planners Book Service, 122 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 1600 Chicago, IL 60603-6107,
(312) 786-6344.
Anyone who's ever had to search high
and low for a definition will appreciate this report. It offers definitions
for 150 common zoning terms, selected from more than 100 local ordinances.
Sustainable Cities (1992); Bob Walter, et al. (eds.); $20.00 from
Eco-Home Media, 4344 Russell Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90027, (213) 662-5207.
This book offers concepts and strategies
for ecological city design including ecological design principles, sustainable
technologies, construction techniques, planning techniques, and much more.
Taking Charge: How Communities are Planning Their Futures (1988);
by Ronald L. Thomas, Mary C. Means, and Margaret A. Grieve; $29.95, plus
postage and handling, from the International City Management Association,
1120 "G" St. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005, (202) 626-4620.
This report aims to assist local leaders
in designing an effective long-range planning process in which incremental
efforts are linked to a larger vision. Its recommendations are based upon
the authors' observations of several well-run community planning programs.