Regional and Urban Planning (RUP)

Section Information

Regional and Urban Planning focuses on the development, organization, and management of urban and regional spaces to support sustainable growth, efficient infrastructure, environmental quality, and community well-being. It examines how land use, transportation, housing, public services, and economic development shape the built environment and influence social and environmental outcomes.

Modern research in this field includes spatial planning, urban design, smart cities, transportation systems, environmental planning, regional development strategies, governance frameworks, and resilience planning. Advances in GIS, remote sensing, modeling tools, participatory planning, and sustainability science continue to guide decision-making in urban and regional systems.

This section publishes empirical studies, planning models, policy analyses, case studies, and reviews addressing urban form, regional development, sustainable land use, infrastructure planning, and the social, economic, and environmental dimensions of planning practice.

Scope

Urban Planning and Design
- Urban form, land use planning, and zoning systems
- Urban morphology, compact cities, and public space design
- Mixed-use development, housing patterns, and livability
- Design strategies for inclusive, resilient, and healthy cities
Regional Development and Spatial Planning
- Regional growth patterns, economic clusters, and spatial equity
- Metropolitan governance and interregional coordination
- Rural–urban linkages and regional competitiveness
- Strategic planning frameworks and long-term development plans
Transportation and Mobility Planning
- Public transit systems, multimodal transport, and accessibility
- Traffic management, mobility modeling, and travel behavior
- Active transportation and sustainable mobility solutions
- Transportation infrastructure and land use integration
Environmental and Sustainable Planning
- Climate adaptation, mitigation, and environmental stewardship
- Green infrastructure, nature-based solutions, and resource management
- Environmental impact assessment and ecological planning
- Urban sustainability metrics and resilience frameworks
Housing, Community Development, and Social Planning
- Affordable housing, informal settlements, and housing policy
- Community engagement, participatory planning, and social inclusion
- Demographics, migration, and urban social dynamics
- Public services, health equity, and neighborhood development
Smart Cities, Technology, and Urban Innovation
- Smart infrastructure, IoT systems, and digital planning tools
- Urban data analytics, modeling, and decision-support systems
- Automation, AI, and technological transformation of cities
- Cyber-physical systems and digital governance
Disaster Risk Management and Urban Resilience
- Hazard assessment, risk mapping, and resilience planning
- Emergency preparedness, recovery strategies, and mitigation
- Urban vulnerability, climate hazards, and adaptive design
- Integrated resilience frameworks for communities and infrastructure
Planning Policy, Governance, and Economics
- Urban governance, regulatory systems, and planning law
- Policy design, evaluation, and institutional frameworks
- Public finance, infrastructure funding, and economic analysis
- Political, cultural, and economic influences on planning practice