The article discusses new directions for urban planning in the 1990s. It explores challenges faced by planning in the 1980s, such as the influence of business interests and the erosion of the planning system. The researchers suggest alternative responses to these challenges, including the importance of economic control in planning. They also examine the role of land policy, community development trusts, and popular planning in shaping urban development. The article highlights the need for equal opportunities in planning, focusing on race, gender, and disabilities. Overall, the researchers propose a more inclusive and participatory approach to urban planning for the future.