This is a live online course for 3 evenings on Mondays, February 23, March 2, March 9, 2026.
Learn what urban planning is, why we plan, types of plans, define land uses and calculate densities, and how plans are prepared and implemented. Understand planning concepts, principles, terms, and current issues, and how municipal plans and policies interconnectedly influence real estate development, transportation systems, and other urban matters.
The 7.5-hour interactive class covers the following components: • The Need for Planning, • Planning and Sustainability, • Land Uses and Densities, • Types of Land Use Plans, • Early Settlements / Recent Cities, • Transportation / Land Use Connection, • Planning for Housing, • Infrastructure / Utilities, • The Process of Plan-Making, • Regulating Land Uses, • Actors and Public Engagement, • Land Development Process
This condensed class is perfect for professionals who want to advance their capabilities, students interested in exploring planning as a career, and the general public looking to better understand local community plans and development initiatives.
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