Locke Science Press is pleased to announce the publication of Volume 39, Issue 1 of the Journal of Architectural and Planning Research (JAPR), published in June 2025 and now available online. This issue brings together four research articles that address key questions in contemporary architectural and planning scholarship, spanning neighborhood-scale measurement and walkability perception, historic urban conservation under pressure, inclusive design adoption in professional practice, and the relationship between daylight conditions and user behavior in learning environments. The issue opens with “Objective neighborhood planning metrics and walkability perceptions in Amritsar,” which examines how measurable planning indicators relate to residents’ perceived walkability, supporting more evidence-based approaches to neighborhood evaluation and mobility-oriented urban design. In “Assessing post-partition transformations and conservation pressures in the historic urban fabric of Kucha Vahrian, Walled City of Lahore,” the authors investigate how historical change, socio-spatial transformation, and contemporary development pressures interact within a sensitive heritage context, offering insights for conservation planning and historic-area management. The third article, “Barriers and drivers of universal design adoption among practicing architects in Flanders,” explores professional, institutional, and practical factors that influence the uptake of universal design, highlighting pathways to improve accessibility and inclusivity through architectural practice. The issue concludes with “Daylight, glare, and student study behavior in a university library: a mixed methods case study at Eastern Mediterranean University,” which analyzes how lighting and visual comfort conditions shape student study behaviors, contributing to evidence-based design strategies for educational spaces. Readers are invited to access the full issue at: https://lockescience.press/japr/2025/volume-39-issue-no-1/
