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The Journal of Planning History is a quarterly peer-reviewed academic journal that covers the field of history of city planning. The journal's editors are Nicholas Dagen Bloom (New York Institute of Technology) and Sonia Hirt. It was established in 2002 and is currently published by SAGE Publications on behalf of the Society for American City and Regional Planning History. Less
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| Overview | |
| Publisher | SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Publication Start Year | 2002 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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