Tom Sanchez

Tom Sanchez is a professor in Texas A&M’s Department of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning. He teaches courses in the areas of planning analysis methods, cities and technology, and the future of cities. Over the past several years, he's been researching the application of AI to urban planning.

Courses taught by Tom Sanchez

Demystifying AI: Terminology, Tools, and Techniques for Urban Planners

Understanding the basics of artificial intelligence, or AI, is increasingly important for urban planners. Learn the capabilities, limitations, and language of emerging technologies that utilize AI methods.

70 Mins
CIP
AIA CES
AICP CM

Enhancing Public Participation with Generative AI

This tutorial shows how generative AI can enhance inclusive and responsive public participation in urban planning by summarizing feedback, tailoring outreach, and visualizing scenarios using real-world tools and examples.

77 Mins
CIP
AIA CES
AICP CM

Generative AI Tools and Workflows for Urban Planning

This course introduces planners to the fundamentals of Generative AI (GenAI) and its practical uses in creating text, images, videos, and designs. It highlights how these tools can enhance and streamline urban planning practice.

59 Mins
CIP
AIA CES
AICP CM

Generative AI, Ethics, and the Future of Urban Planning

Explore the ethical and equity implications of using generative AI in urban planning. This course addresses bias, transparency, public trust, emerging tools like digital twins, and offers practical guidance for responsible adoption.

66 Mins
CIP
Ethics
AIA CES
AICP CM

Navigating the Ethical Landscape for AI in Urban Planning

Uncover some of the largest ethical issues related to using AI in urban planning and the steps cities around the world are taking to ensure fairness, honesty, and accountability as this revolutionary technology becomes more embedded in the modern world.

66 Mins
CIP
AIA CES
AICP CM

What Is Generative AI and Why It Matters for Urban Planning

This course introduces urban planners to Generative AI (GenAI), covering its fundamentals and demonstrating how it can create text, images, videos, and designs to enhance planning practices.

61 Mins
CIP
AIA CES
AICP CM
Free