Planning Practice and Research

Aims & Scope

Over the last decade, Planning Practice & Research (PPR) has established itself as the source for information on current research in planning practice.

It is intended for reflective, critical academics, professionals and students who are concerned to keep abreast of and challenge current thinking.

PPR is committed to: •bridging the gaps between planning research, practice and education, and between different planning systems •providing a forum for an international readership to discuss and review research on planning practice

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2
2024	2.00

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.717

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	56

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	7864

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	337

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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.

• Spatial Development Patterns and Public Transport: The Application of an Analytical Model in the Netherlands

  Citation: 353

  Authors: L.

• Evolutionary Resilience and Strategies for Climate Adaptation

  Citation: 344

  Authors: Simin, Elizabeth, Abid

• The Performance of Spatial Planning

  Citation: 287

  Authors: Andreas

• The New Generation of Public Participation: Internet-based Participation Tools

  Citation: 224

  Authors: Jennifer, Justin

• Green Infrastructure Planning in Urban Sweden

  Citation: 201

  Authors: Ulf G.

• Cultural Quarters as Mechanisms for Urban Regeneration. Part 1: Conceptualising Cultural Quarters

  Citation: 184

  Authors: John

• Renewed prospects for green infrastructure planning in the UK 1

  Citation: 169

  Authors: Carol, Stephen

• Let the Citizens Map—Public Participation GIS as a Planning Support System in the Helsinki Master Plan Process

  Citation: 159

  Authors: Maarit, Anna, Marketta, Taylor

• Participatory Apps for Urban Planning—Space for Improvement

  Citation: 149

  Authors: Titiana-Petra

• Using Social Media and Mobile Technologies to Foster Engagement and Self-Organization in Participatory Urban Planning and Neighbourhood Governance

  Citation: 143

  Authors: Reinout, Maarten, Jennifer

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