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Introduction to Planning: Implementation of the Plan

Introduction to Planning: Implementation of the Plan

This course provides an overview of implementation strategies for the plan and examines how those strategies fit together.

38 Mins
Introduction to Planning: The Comprehensive Plan

Introduction to Planning: The Comprehensive Plan

In this course we will discuss the comprehensive plan, sometimes called a “master plan” or a “general plan.”

56 Mins
AICP CM
Python Street Network Analysis

Python Street Network Analysis

In this course we will learn how to use Python to conduct street network analysis with the OSMnx package.

46 Mins
AICP CM
Python Geospatial Analysis and Mapping

Python Geospatial Analysis and Mapping

Learn how to use Python to work with urban spatial data.

65 Mins
AICP CM
Python Data Analysis and Visualization

Python Data Analysis and Visualization

In this course we will learn how to use Python to conduct basic data analyses and create attractive visualizations.

72 Mins
AICP CM
21st Century Storytelling: Video for Planners

21st Century Storytelling: Video for Planners

This course will give you motivation to create video content, and give you practical, affordable tips to be heard among the online noise.

46 Mins
AICP CM
Urban Design for Planners 6: Streetscape Design

Urban Design for Planners 6: Streetscape Design

Learn how to identify thoroughfares where traffic calming is a high priority, identify desired thoroughfare dimensions based on urban context, and create a redesigned thoroughfare. 

59 Mins
AICP CM
Urban Design for Planners 5: Density

Urban Design for Planners 5: Density

The purpose of this course is to show how neighborhoods can increase in density in keeping with their character. Students will learn how to find areas that are close to civic uses, commercial areas, and public transit; propose a level of urban intensity (transect zone) for each area; determine what kinds of units would be appropriate in each location; and create a Sketchup model with varying density layers.

64 Mins
AICP CM
Urban Design for Planners 4: Mix and Proximity

Urban Design for Planners 4: Mix and Proximity

The purpose of this course is to evaluate land-use diversity in a neighborhood, propose design interventions that would support and enhance a healthy mix, evaluate distances between where people live and what people need, and propose design interventions that would help increase desirable proximities. Students will find areas with different kinds and levels of mix, and then propose design strategies for areas of low housing mix. They will then compare areas for access to the most desirable facilities and places and propose corresponding infill strategies.

66 Mins
AICP CM
Urban Design for Planners 3: Neighborhoods and Centers

Urban Design for Planners 3: Neighborhoods and Centers

This course demonstrates how to delineate a set of neighborhoods and neighborhood centers for a given area and suggests design improvements that enhance neighborhood centers. 

59 Mins
AICP CM
Urban Design for Planners 2: Getting Started with QGIS and SketchUp

Urban Design for Planners 2: Getting Started with QGIS and SketchUp

The second course in the Urban Design for Planners series provides training on two important tools: SketchUp and QGIS.

46 Mins
AICP CM
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools

Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools

This eight-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process. The first course introduces the software you’ll use to create analytical maps, 3D models, and 2D graphic designs. 

59 Mins
AICP CM
Storytelling for Planners

Storytelling for Planners

This course will teach planners how to adapt proven storytelling methods employed by creative artists for centuries. We will cover the storytelling applications to analog and digital outreach methods.

54 Mins
AICP CM
Coding for Planners: Up and Running with Python

Coding for Planners: Up and Running with Python

Python is one of the world’s most popular programming languages, particularly among beginners, thanks to its clear and straightforward syntax. It is also one of the most widely used languages for data science.

71 Mins
AICP CM
Conceptual Drawing for Planners

Conceptual Drawing for Planners

In this course, we will learn effective ways of drawing as a means to communicate design ideas and explore digital tools that support traditional drawing. 

73 Mins
AICP CM
Regulatory Implications of Tiny Homes

Regulatory Implications of Tiny Homes

In this course we will define a tiny home and explore the history and appeal of this seemingly recent movement. The course touches on challenges associated with the legal development and regulation of this alternative residential option. 

58 Mins
AICP CM
Mobile Drawing Apps for Planners

Mobile Drawing Apps for Planners

This course explores three affordable mobile drawing apps and how each might facilitate the planner’s creative process. 

72 Mins
AICP CM
Exploring the Regulation of Short-Term Rentals

Exploring the Regulation of Short-Term Rentals

This course will provide an overview of recent short-term rental trends, the impact of short-term rentals on local and national housing markets, the potential effects of short-term rentals on neighborhoods and adjacent properties, and the zoning and licensing requirements emerging as a means of regulating short-term rentals. 

67 Mins
AICP CM
CNU-A
Introduction to New Mobility

Introduction to New Mobility

The course on "New Mobility" covers the gamut of technological advancements where planning, transportation, and infrastructure design intersect.

77 Mins
AICP CM
CNU-A
Transit Planning: The First/Last Mile

Transit Planning: The First/Last Mile

This course covers the range of elements needed to boost access to transit, with a focus on door-to-door transportation from a destination to a transit station. 

83 Mins
AICP CM
CNU-A

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