Publications and Resources

An ever-expanding collection of resources and publications for Architects, Planners, Students, Researchers, Educators, and engaged community members concerning all aspects of urban design. 

Complete Streets Design Guide
Lays out a vision for designing safe, accessible and vibrant streets in Los Angeles
Parks for Seniors: Identifying Opportunity Sites in Los Angeles
The needs and preferences of elderly groups in regards to neighborhood open space
Do Real Planning
Fourteen guiding principles for planning issues and quality of life
County of Los Angeles Park Design Guidelines
Information to help deliver a high quality product in park planning and design
Countywide Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment
Engaged LA communities in a collaborative process to gather data and input for future decisions
Warner Center 2035 Plan
A development blueprint for Warner Center that emphasizes mixed-use and TOD, walkability, and sustainability.
Urban Design Principles
A set of values to be expressed in the built environment and set a direction for the city of Los Angeles
Mobility Plan 2035
A transformative citywide policy plan that is shifting Los Angeles' mobility policies toward ``Complete Streets`` principles
The Image of the City
(1961) by Kevin Lynch. A seminal work in the Urban Design movement
Placemaking for an Aging Population: Guidelines for Senior-Friendly Parks.
Senior citizens remain a highly underserved group in regards to parks.
Garden Cities of Tomorrow
(1898) by Ebenezer Howard. Commonly regarded as the most important book in the history of urban planning
17th Street Trial Plaza Analysis - San Fransisco
Analysis of a trial street closure conversion into a sitting area in San Fransisco
Tools for Estimating Benefits of Bicycle Count Data
Relationships between improved bicycle count data and travel demand modeling
The Young and Restless and the Nation’s Cities