FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Routledge Journals and the American Planning Association (APA) are proud 
to announce a new publishing partnership.

In 2008, Routledge will become the publisher of the Journal of the 
American Planning Association. For more than 70 years the quarterly has 
published original research, commentaries and book reviews of the highest 
quality, engaging its readers in building strong, vibrant communities. It 
is one of the world’s most respected planning journals, revered by 
practising planners, policymakers and scholars for its authority, 
independence, and vision.

Routledge will also publish Planning & Environmental Law from 2008, the 
APA’s must-read monthly digest of the latest state and federal court 
decisions and legislation on planning and environmental management. 
Planning & Environmental Law incorporates PEL Online, a comprehensive 
database which combines the perceptive commentaries and targeted abstracts 
of the journal into a powerful online research tool.

Paul Farmer, Executive Director of the APA, commented: “JAPA is the 
planning journal of record in the U.S. and the most respected journal of 
its type in the world. Our partnership with Routledge will widen the 
JAPA’s reach even more. PEL, as the oldest publication of its type in the 
U.S., will also reach more readers and will continue to expand its already 
unique web functions.”

Dr David Green, Global Publishing Director of Routledge Journals, 
said: “It is a privilege for Routledge Journals to be awarded the 
Publishing contract for such a prestigious Association. This partnership 
reinforces Routledge’s position as the pre-eminent international publisher 
in Planning and Urban Studies and, demonstrates our commitment to this 
subject area.   The partnership will enable the Association to extend the 
global reach of its flagship publications, and jointly we shall develop 
exciting, new generation information products and services for the 
planning communities.”

About the American Planning Association
The American Planning Association, founded in 1917 and based in Chicago, 
is a non-profit public interest and research organization representing 
42,000 practising planners, officials and citizens involved with urban and 
rural planning issues. APA resulted from a consolidation of the American 
Institute of Planners, founded in 1917, and the American Society of 
Planning Officials, established in 1934. The organization has 47 regional 
chapters and 21 divisions devoted to specialized planning interests. 

About Routledge Journals
Routledge Journals is part of Taylor & Francis, an Informa business, and 
is one of the world's leading publishers of academic journals. Taylor & 
Francis is dedicated to the dissemination of scholarly information, 
drawing on expertise developed since first publishing learned journals in 
1798. Taylor & Francis now publishes 1,250 scholarly journals, of which 
340 are produced in association with learned societies and scholarly 
institutions. 

-ENDS-
 
If you would like further information, please contact:
Jessica Vivian, Editorial Director, Routledge Journals - Tel: +44 (0)207 
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Sylvia Lewis, Director of Publications,  APA - Tel: +1 312 431 9100, 
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Ashleigh Bell
Journals Sales Director
Taylor & Francis Group
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