Selected Methods of Planning Analysis

by Xinhao Wang, Rainer vom Hofe

Overview

This book provides an up-to-date introduction to the fundamental methods related to planning and human services delivery. These methods aid planners in answering crucial questions about human activities within a given community. This book brings the pillars of planning methods together in an introductory text targeted towards senior level undergraduate and graduate students. Planning professionals will also find this book an invaluable reference.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789811528255
Publisher:	Springer Nature Singapore
Publication date:	05/21/2020
Edition description:	Second Edition 2020
Pages:	349
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x (d)

About the Author

Dr. Wang is a Professor of Planning in the School of Planning, University of Cincinnati. He holds a Ph.D. in City and Regional Planning from the University of Pennsylvania, a Master of Community Planning from the University of Rhode Island, a Master of Science in Geo-Sciences and a Bachelor of Science in Geography from Peking University, Beijing, China. He teaches courses in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), environmental planning, statistics, and planning research methods. His research interests are in the areas of environmental planning and GIS application in planning.

Dr. vom Hofe is an Professor of Economic Development in the School of Planning at the University of Cincinnati. He received his Ph.D. and his Masters in Regional Science from Cornell University. Additionally, Dr. vom Hofe holds a Diplom Ingenieur (FH) in Agriculture from the Fachhochschule Weihenstephan, Germany. His teaching includes courses in economic development, policy analysis for regional development, statistics, planning methods, and public finance. His research is devoted to the applicability of quantitative methods in planning, particularly for economic analysis.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Planning Research Methods.- Demographic Analysis.- Economic Analysis.- Financial Analysis.- Land Use Analysis.- Transportation Analysis.