Researchers are retiring conventional paper-and-pencil research methods and embracing an expanded array of online methodological options. In urban and planning studies, new digital tools, data accessibility, and online applications are changing how urban planning research is conducted.

Online Research Methods in Urban and Planning Studies: Design and Outcomes provides an overview of online research methods in urban and planning studies, exploring and discussing new digital tools and Web-based research methods, as well as the scholarly, legal, and ethical challenges associated with their use. Chapters from academics and professionals give an informed overview of groundbreaking online resources, review their strengths and shortcomings, and provide practical guidance on how to apply these new methods, online tools, and evolving data acquisition techniques.

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The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to:

Computer Interviews
E-Collaboration
Ethical Issues in Online Research
Legal Issues in Online Research
Online Data Collection
Online Research
Online Research Methods
Research Methodology
Urban Planning
Urban Planning Research Methods

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These essays, written by distinguished colleagues, from different academic and professional backgrounds, give an updated and well informed overview of some of the ground-breaking online research methods, their strengths and shortcomings, examine and discuss important ethical and legal issues, and provide, when appropriate, practical guidance on how to conduct and apply each of these methods. For all these reasons, I trust the book will be useful for students, teachers, researchers and practitioners in the field of urban and planning studies, and in related disciplines.

– Carlos Nunes Silva, University of Lisbon, Portugal

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Editor/Author Biographies

Carlos Nunes Silva, Geographer, PhD, Professor Auxiliar at the Institute of Geography and Spatial Planning, University of Lisbon, Portugal, holds a degree in Geography (University of Coimbra), a post-graduation in European Studies (University of Coimbra - Faculty of Law), a Master degree in Human Geography: Regional and Local Planning (University of Lisbon), and a PhD in Geography: Regional and Local Planning (University of Lisbon). His research interests focus mainly on urban and metropolitan governance, the history and theory of urban planning, urban planning in Africa, urban e-planning, urban planning ethics, local government policies, local e-government, and research methods. His publications include the books: 'Local Governance in Cape Verde 1970-2020'; ' Local Government and the COVID 19 Pandemic: A Global Perspective'; 'Trends and Innovations in Urban e-Planning'; 'Contemporary Trends in Local Governance: Reform, Cooperation and Citizen Participation'; 'Citizen-Responsive Urban E-Planning: Recent Developments and Critical Perspectives'; 'Local Governance in the New Urban Agenda'(co-edited); 'Routledge Handbook of Urban Planning in Africa'; 'New Approaches, Methods, and Tools in Urban e-Planning'; 'Governing Urban Africa'; 'Local Government and Urban Governance in Europe' (co-edited); 'Urban Planning in North Africa'; 'Urban Planning in Lusophone African Countries'; 'Emerging Issues, Challenges, and Opportunities in Urban E-Planning'; 'Urban Planning in Sub-Saharan Africa: Colonial and Postcolonial Planning Cultures'; 'Fiscal Austerity and Innovation in Local Governance in Europe' (co-edited); 'Citizen e-Participation in Urban Governance: Crowdsourcing and Collaborative Creativity'; 'Online Research Methods in Urban and Planning Studies: Design and Outcomes'; 'Handbook of Research on E-Planning: ICT for Urban Development and Monitoring'; 'Portugal: Sistema de Govern Local'; and 'Política Urbana em Lisboa, 1926-1974'. He is member of the Editorial Board of 'Planning Perspectives', 'Digital Government: Research and Practice', 'Journal of Urban Planning and Development', and 'International Journal of E-Government Research'; the editor of the book series 'Local and Urban Governance'; the founding editor-in-chief of the ‘International Journal of E-Planning Research (IJEPR)’; and Chair of the International Geographical Union Commission on Geography of Governance.

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Editorial Advisory Board

Alan Latham, Department of Geography – University College London, United Kingdom
Amal K. Ali, Department of Geography & Geosciences, Salisbury University, USA
Bengu Borkan, Department of Educational Sciences, Bogaziçi University, Turkey
Bernhard Freyer, Institute of Global Studies, University of Minnesota, USA
Bernt Schnettler, Bayreuth University, Germany
Daniel Neyland, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, United Kingdom
David Brown, Cardiff School of Sport, University of Wales Institute, United Kingdom
David Roe, RTI International, USA
Elizabeth Buchanan, School of Information Studies, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, USA
Elisabeth Gotschi, Delegation of the European Union in Solomon Islands
Gary Bowler, American International College, Nova Southeastern University, USA
Gillian Rose, Department of Geography, The Open University, United Kingdom
Guangying Hua, Mathematical Sciences Department, Bentley University, USA
Hugh Busher, School of Education, University of Leicester, United Kingdom
Johan van Rekom, Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University, Netherlands
John Grady, Wheaton College, USA
John Zacharias, Department of Geography, Planning and Environment, Concordia University, Canada
Lynda Cheshire, School of Social Science, The University of Queensland, Australia
Merrelyn Emery, Department of Applied Human Sciences, Concordia University, Canada
Michelle M. Kazmer, School of Library & Information Studies, Florida State University, USA
Peter Lindqvist, School of Education, Psychology and Sports Science, Linnaeus University, Sweden
Raymond Opdenakker, Faculty Technology Management, Eindhoven University of Technology, Netherlands
Rene Ziegler, Eberhard-Karls-Universität Tübingen, Germany
Renaud Lambiotte, Institute for Mathematical Sciences, Imperial College, United Kingdom
Robert V. Kozinets, Marketing Department, Schulich School of Business, York University, Toronto, Canada
Rob Perks, Oral History, British Library, United Kingdom
Russell Belk, Schulich School of Business, York University, Toronto, Canada
Sabine Timpf, Department of Geography, University of Augsburg, Germany
Sandra Edwards, Division of Epidemiology, University of Utah, USA
Stacey L. Connaughton, Department of Communication, Purdue University, USA
Stephen Emmitt, Department of Civil and Building Engineering, Loughborough University, United Kingdom
Tomas A. Lipinski, School of Library and Information Science, Indian University, USA