Significant People and Books in Planning Study Guide

Know the Names That Shaped Urban Planning

Certain individuals and their written works have left a lasting mark on the planning profession—so much so that the AICP exam often includes questions about them.

Our Significant People and Books in Planning supplement makes it easy to study who these key figures are, what they contributed, and why their ideas matter.

Clear, concise, and easy to follow—this guide breaks it all down so you can confidently recognize the most influential voices in planning history.