Retail areas significantly influence the social, economic, and environmental dynamics of cities. The systematic review of 84 articles demonstrates how urban form shapes the spatiality of retailing across social, spatial, ecological and political dimensions. By synthesizing research scopes, theories, methods and scales, the findings show how diverse dimensions of retailing are increasingly integrated through shared analytical perspective and overlapping agendas. The study argues that urban form acts not only as a structural basis but also as a connective thread, linking spatial characteristics of retail landscape to governance strategies, consumer behavior, cultural diversity, resilience, environmental outcomes, and social inclusion.

This article uses a scoping review to assess gender health equity within urban planning research. Our findings suggest that progress is being made in research on violence against women in public spaces and infrastructural deficits related to women's unpaid care work. However, further research is needed to address more diverse forms of gender violence, gender identity, and gender health inequities. Based on these findings, this article outlines an expanded research agenda with the hope of furthering the field's potential to plan for gender health equity, as well as to address other societal issues by incorporating a gender health equity lens.

Studies on equitable development have proliferated in recent years across an array of academic disciplines, but no review has examined the conceptualization and application of the term. We conduct a narrative review that traces the term's evolution over time across disciplines and geographies. After analyzing how different domains conceptualize equitable development, we examine frameworks and tools used to advance equitable development in practice. We find that there is little agreement on definitions, scales for implementation, or even what approaches are most effective. Moving forward, we propose a research agenda that will help guide the push for equitable development in practice.

This systematic literature review explores justice operationalization in spatial planning, examining key markers, domains, and conceptions. Clarity in definition can advance the discourse beyond processes or outcomes. Our review reveals the prevalence of implicit egalitarian values through words like “equity” and “equality,” while pluralistic markers like “participation” allow for varied interpretations depending on the context. The relationship between procedural and distributive justice, though rarely addressed, has clear reciprocal effects. The research calls for transparency and alignment between academics and practitioners, bridging ethical theories and real-world challenges to contribute to a more just planning approach.