Journal of Planning Literature

Aims & Scope

Journal of Planning Literature publishes review articles and abstracts of recent literature in city and regional planning and design.

A typical issue contains one to three refereed literature reviews; a Council of Planning Librarians (CPL) Bibliography; several hundred abstracts of recent journal articles and dissertations; and several hundred bibliographic listings.

JPL aims to give the reader an understanding of the state of knowledge of the field for use in research or professional practice.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	5.2
2024	4.00

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	1747

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	422

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.793

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	71

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Finding Common Ground: The Importance of Place Attachment to Community Participation and Planning

  Citation: 770

  Authors: Lynne C., Douglas D.

• Benefits of Nature Contact for Children

  Citation: 515

  Authors: Louise

• Impervious Surfaces and Water Quality: A Review of Current Literature and Its Implications for Watershed Planning

  Citation: 469

  Authors: Elizabeth, Stacey, Paul L.

• Residents’ Attitudes toward Tourism Development: a Literature Review with Implications for Tourism Planning

  Citation: 424

  Authors: Rich

• The Built Environment and Human Activity Patterns: Exploring the Impacts of Urban Form on Public Health

  Citation: 396

  Authors: Lawrence D., Peter O.

• The Built Environment and Traffic Safety

  Citation: 358

  Authors: Reid, Eric

• The Influence of Urban Form on Travel: An Interpretive Review

  Citation: 354

  Authors: Randall

• Understanding the NIMBY and LULU Phenomena: Reassessing Our Knowledge Base and Informing Future Research

  Citation: 344

  Authors: Carissa

• Gentrification, Displacement, and the Role of Public Investment

  Citation: 316

  Authors: Miriam, Ariel H., Karen, Karolina, Anastasia

• Planning and Social Control: Exploring the Dark Side

  Citation: 311

  Authors: Oren

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