Journal of the Urban Planning and Development Division, ASCE

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Urban Planning and Development covers the application of civil engineering to such aspects of urban planning as area-wide transportation, the coordination of planning and programming of public works and utilities, and the development and redevelopment of urban areas.

Subjects include environmental assessment, esthetic considerations, land use planning, underground utilities, infrastructure management, renewal legislation, transportation planning, and evaluation of the economic value of state parks.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.9

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.506

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	59

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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 Engineering and 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.

• Designing the Walkable City

  Citation: 609

  Authors: Michael

• Comparing High and Low Residential Density: Life-Cycle Analysis of Energy Use and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

  Citation: 454

  Authors: Jonathan, Heather L., Christopher A.

• Critical Behavioral Assumptions in Evacuation Time Estimate Analysis for Private Vehicles: Examples from Hurricane Research and Planning

  Citation: 249

  Authors: Michael K., Carla S.

• Modeling Bike Share Station Activity: Effects of Nearby Businesses and Jobs on Trips to and from Stations

  Citation: 202

  Authors: Xize, Greg, Jessica E., Andrew

• Sustainable Urban Transportation: Performance Indicators and Some Analytical Approaches

  Citation: 168

  Authors: J. A., A., P. A.

• Influence of Park Size and Its Surrounding Urban Landscape Patterns on the Park Cooling Effect

  Citation: 160

  Authors: Xiaoyun, Bensheng, Guojian, Junxiang, Conghe

• Evaluating Pedestrian Connectivity for Suburban Sustainability

  Citation: 146

  Authors: Todd A., Brian W.

• Parking, People, and Cities

  Citation: 145

  Authors: Michael, Donald

• Planning and Management of Urban Green Spaces in Europe: Comparative Analysis

  Citation: 139

  Authors: Tüzin, Peter

• Land Use, Land Cover, and Population Density Impact on the Formation of Canopy Urban Heat Islands through Traverse Survey in the Nagpur Urban Area, India

  Citation: 131

  Authors: Rajashree, Meenal

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