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Lewis Mumford on the City 1: The City - Heaven and Hell

Lewis Mumford on the City 1: The City - Heaven and Hell

This short documentary film is the first part of a larger series hosted by Lewis Mumford, an American historian, sociologist, philosopher, and literary critic, who wrote the book The City in History on which this film is based. The film originally aired in 1963. This first film in the series uses historic footage from all over the world for a kind of meditative effect, punctuated with Mumford's philosophical observations on the past, present, and future of cities.

Warning: Some graphic images appear in the last third of this film.

29 Mins
AICP CM
Film
Hand Drawing Master Plans

Hand Drawing Master Plans

Instructor: Daniel Garcia

This course provides an introduction to urban design sketching by teaching how to draw urban design sketches and master plans using a mix of colored and black ink. These drawing techniques can be used to create plans that are detailed and expressive enough to use both in academic and professional presentations.

70 Mins
AICP CM
SACPLAN CPD
Urbanized

Urbanized

The documentary film "Urbanized" debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2011 and succeeds in popularizing a conversation about urbanism, urban planning, and cities in a way that few cultural artifacts have managed before or since.

86 Mins
AICP CM
SACPLAN CPD
Film
The Future of Cities After COVID-19

The Future of Cities After COVID-19

Instructor: James Brasuell

This virtual panel discussion focuses on the potential for the COVID-19 pandemic to influence the development, demographic, and environmental trends of the future. Speakers: Allison Arieff, William Fulton, Scott Frazier, and Mariela Alfonzo. Moderator: James Brasuell.

57 Mins
AICP CM
CNU-A
SACPLAN CPD
Free
The Human Scale

The Human Scale

The Human Scale juxtaposes the urban experiences of cities across the World to raise questions about the costs of modernity and to argue in favor of city planning that reclaims the public realm for social life. This new approach to planning is measured by walking distances, social interactions, and social inclusion, rather than vehicle speeds and parking spaces.

81 Mins
AICP CM
SACPLAN CPD
Film
Complying With Federal Law in Regulating Telecommunications

Complying With Federal Law in Regulating Telecommunications

Instructor: Alan Weinstein

This course explains what local governments need to do—and to avoid—to comply with federal laws while regulating telecommunications facilities.

67 Mins
AICP CM
Local Regulation of Marijuana Businesses

Local Regulation of Marijuana Businesses

Instructor: Alan Weinstein

This course examines the role of local regulation in states that have legalized marijuana. Learn about marijuana components and products, federal and state laws, zoning, and social equity issues.

56 Mins
AICP CM
Transportation Planning: Effects on the Environment, Health, and Social Justice

Transportation Planning: Effects on the Environment, Health, and Social Justice

Instructor: Richard Willson

This course discusses the local and global impacts of transportation systems and the mitigation of those impacts. The course also identifies prospects for change, as achieved by technology, transportation management, and pricing.

57 Mins
AICP CM
CNU-A
SACPLAN CPD
Form-Based Codes 101: Introduction

Form-Based Codes 101: Introduction

Instructor: Mary Madden

This course defines form-based codes, explains why they were invented, and distinguishes form-based codes from conventional "use-based" zoning ordinances—all with an emphasis on placemaking and walkability. We will provide an overview of the development of form-based codes, their mandatory and optional component parts, and the importance of making form-based codes context or place-specific.

74 Mins
AICP CM
CNU-A
LA CES
Tactical Urbanism: How It's Done

Tactical Urbanism: How It's Done

Instructor: Mike Lydon

From unsanctioned crosswalks to city-led "Pavement-to-Plaza" programs, instructor Mike Lydon describes the success of short-term, temporary projects in influencing long-term physical and policy changes in cities across the United States and Canada.

96 Mins
AICP CM
CNU-A
SACPLAN CPD

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