Applied Research Methods in Urban and Regional Planning

Yanmei Li is an associate professor in Urban and Regional Planning at Florida Atlantic University. Her research interests focus on urban economics, housing and community development, and real estate economics and finance. She is particularly interested in residential satisfaction, social capital, affordable housing policies, and housing programs for people with special needs. She is a certified and active member of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP). She has actively participated in the plan-making process of local communities, served on different advisory committees, and taken on various leadership roles in multiple academic and professional organizations.  Sumei Zhang is an associate professor in the Department of Urban & Public Affairs at the University of Louisville. Her research interests include regional economics, spatial statistics, mathematical modeling, and geographical information systems, with a focus on its application in planning. Dr. Zhang’s publications and presentations can be found in various regional science, planning, and economic journals and conferences. Her most recent research activities are on economic program evaluation and urban sustainability.

• Preface.- Chapter 1 Research Methods and the Planning Process.- Chapter 2 Identifying the Research Problem.- Chapter 3 Research Design.- Chapter 4 Data Collection.- Chapter 5 Data Presentation.- Chapter 6 Communicating the Research Findings.- Chapter 7 Statistical Analysis.- Chapter 8 Qualitative Data Analysis.- Chapter 9 Demographic Analysis.- Chapter 10 Analyzing the Local Economy.- Chapter 11 Evaluation Research.- Chapter 12 Urban Land Use Analysis.- Chapter 13 Transportation Planning Analysis.- Chapter 14 Environmental Analysis.- Chapter 15 Housing Analysis.

“The monograph is a valuable introductory yet comprehensive review of concepts, methods and indicators in urban and regional planning. The book chapters are supplemented with curated references and US-specific illustrative examples.” (Dalkhat M. Ediev, zbMATH 1536.91002, 2024)