This document summarizes neighborhood planning. It discusses how neighborhood planning aims to organize local communities and seek resident input. It also outlines some of the common housing and development problems cities face that neighborhood planning addresses. The document traces the evolution of neighborhood planning from Clarence Perry's neighborhood unit concept in the early 1900s. It then defines the purpose, principles, elements and benefits of neighborhood planning, which include fostering social interaction, providing community amenities, and building consensus around community needs and goals.