State of California
Governor's Office of Planning and Research

Sources: An Annotated Bibliography for California Planners

Periodicals

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The following list consists of periodicals that are dedicated to planning or that often address related subjects. Contact the publisher for subscription prices.

California Planner; monthly; subscription included with membership in the California Chapter of the American Planning Association, c/o S/G Assoc., 1333 36th St., Sacramento, CA 95865.
          This is the official newsletter of the CCAPA. It contains articles on current planning activities around the state, an update on state legislation relating to planning, and information on workshops on planning.

California Planning and Development Report; monthly; from Torf Fulton Associates, 1275 Sunnycrest Ave., Ventura, CA 93003, (805) 642-7838.
          This publication is devoted to reporting current events in California planning. News topics may include local regulations, local planning controversies, initiatives and referenda, annexations and incorporations, and state legislation.

Journal of the American Planning Association; quarterly; from the American Planning Association Planners Book Service, 122 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 1600 Chicago, IL 60603-6107, (312) 786-6344.
          A collection of academic articles relating to current physical, economic, and social planning research. Recent topics include infrastructure finance, homelessness, strategic planning, and economic development. In addition, it contains detailed reviews of new literature in the field.

Land Use Law and Zoning Digest; monthly; from the American Planning Association Planners Book Service, 122 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 1600 Chicago, IL 60603-6107, (312) 786-6344.
          This periodical summarizes recent litigation occurring in state and federal courts around the country. Other topics include recently enacted state legislation affecting planning and expert commentary on subjects relating to land use regulation.

Planning; monthly; from the American Planning Association Planners Book Service, 122 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 1600 Chicago, IL 60603-6107, (312) 786-6344.
          This is the magazine of the American Planning Association. As such, it focuses on solutions to common planning problems, reviews new planning techniques, and highlights successful planning programs. It is written by practitioners for practitioners.

Urban Land; monthly; subscription included with membership in the Urban Land Institute, 1090 Vermont Ave. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005; (202) 289-3381.
          This is the magazine of the Urban Land Institute, and independent education and research organization primarily made up of developers and private sector planners. It profiles successful development projects around the country as well as discussing current planning topics such as transportation funding and mixed use development.

Western City; monthly; from the League of California Cities, 1400 "K" St., Sacramento, CA 95814, (916) 444-5790.
          This is the League of California Cities' magazine. Its articles concentrate on innovative programs in city administration, funding, and other topics such as fire and police protection. Although it does not concentrate on planning, it usually contains news of local planning related programs.

Zoning and Planning Law Report; 11 issues per year; from Clark Boardman, Co., Ltd., 435 Hudson St., New York, NY 10014.
          In each issue, this report carefully examines some aspect of planning law. Recent topics have included vested rights, exaction ordinances and "takings" theory. This periodical is valuable to both those considering new land use regulations and those interested in keeping current regulations up to date.

Zoning News; monthly; from the American Planning Association Planners Book Service, 122 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 1600 Chicago, IL 60603-6107, (312) 786-6344.
          This is a four-page newsletter devoted to monitoring trends in local land use controls. It discusses innovative development regulations, code amendments, development projects, development incentives, and design standards. Each issue usually concentrates on a particular subject.