7 Best Books on Town Planning

We have compiled a list of the Best Reference Books on Town Planning, which are used by students of top universities, and colleges. This will help you choose the right book depending on if you are a beginner or an expert. Here is the complete list of Town Planning Books with their authors, publishers, and an unbiased review of them as well as links to the Amazon website to directly purchase them. If permissible, you can also download the free PDF books on Town Planning below.

 
1."Town Planning" by Rangwala
“Town Planning” Book Review: This book offers an explanation of the fundamental principles of town planning. Written in a clear and accessible language, it is designed to be easily understood by readers. Each chapter of the book includes review questions that aid in the review and reinforcement of the material covered. The book covers a wide range of topics, including surveys, zoning, housing, slums, parks and playgrounds, industries, public buildings, re-planning existing towns, master planning, urban roads, and traffic management. By discussing these subjects, the book provides an overview of town planning and equips readers with the necessary knowledge and understanding to navigate the complexities of urban development.

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2."Principles Of Town Planning And Architecture" by Biswas Hiranmay
“Principles of Town planning and Architecture” Book Review: This book offers a clear and concise explanation of the fundamental principles of town planning. It covers various aspects related to human habitation environment and urbanization, including the evolution of forms, aesthetics proportions and materials. The book explores architectural principles, bye-laws, architectural project management, and design. By providing insights into these topics, the book equips readers with a solid foundation in understanding the principles and practices of town planning.

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3."Architecture and Town Planning" by Joyce Oron and Netanel Osnat Semrik
“Architecture and Town Planning” Book Review: This book discusses the floor plans and showcases photographs of world-leading designs of public buildings and housing projects. The author, reflecting on her life journey through various countries, presents renowned architecture examples as illustrations. Through the author’s personal experiences and expertise, readers gain insights into exceptional architectural designs from around the world featured in this book.

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4."The City of Tomorrow and Its Planning" by Le Corbusier
“The City of Tomorrow and Its Planning” Book Review: This book offers the author’s unique perspective on cities and their dynamics. Divided into three parts, the first part explores general considerations related to urban environments. The second part focuses on laboratory work, discussing specific aspects and experiments. Lastly, the third part discusses a concrete case study, examining the center of Paris as a prime example. The book provides readers with a multifaceted understanding of cities, from general principles to practical applications.

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5."Research Design in Urban Planning: A Student's Guide" by Stuart Farthing
“Research Design in Urban Planning: A Student’s Guide” Book Review: This book covers various aspects of planning research, including the design of research, post-positivism in planning research, policy issues and research questions, justifying research questions, methods of data generation, data analysis, research ethics, and cross-national comparative research in urban planning. Each chapter in this book includes references for further exploration of the topics discussed. Exercises are provided at the end of every chapter to facilitate active learning and reinforce understanding of the material.

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6."Ancient Town-Planning" by F Haverfield
“Ancient Town-Planning” Book Review: This book offers an exploration of the art of town layout, focusing on considerations for the health, comfort, and well-being of inhabitants, as well as enhancing industrial and commercial efficiency, and promoting the aesthetics of buildings. It covers various aspects of town planning, including Greek town planning, Italian town planning, Roman provincial towns, and the building laws of ancient Rome. Through an in-depth examination of these historical practices, readers gain insights into the principles and approaches that have shaped urban development throughout history.

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7."Application of Computer Aided Design to Town Planning Practice" by Kilanko Tolulope G
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We have put a lot of effort into researching the best books on Town Planning and came out with a recommended list and their reviews. If any more book needs to be added to this list, please email us. We are working on free pdf downloads for books on Town Planning and will publish the download link here. Fill out this Town Planning books pdf download" request form for download notification.

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