Significant People and Books in Planning AICP Study Guide

Know the Names. Ace the Questions.

The AICP exam doesn't just test planning concepts — it tests whether you know the people and written works that shaped the profession. Skip these and you're leaving points on the table.

This guide makes it easy. Clear, concise profiles of the key figures and foundational texts the exam expects you to recognize — who they are, what they contributed, and why their ideas still matter today.

No dense academic prose. Just the names, the works, and the significance — exactly what you need to answer those questions with confidence.