The U.S. Census is an essential tool for analyzing local social and economic conditions. These courses will enable you to use the resources made available by the U.S. Census Bureau to find, utilize, and interpret demographic data as it relates to planning issues.
Census Courses
Top Census Instructors
Chris Williamson
Chris Williamson has spent 40 years in academia, public and private sector planning, and environmental analysis.
Emily Talen
Emily Talen is Professor of Urbanism at the University of Chicago. Her research is devoted to...
Garlynn Woodsong
Garlynn Woodsong is a geographer and urban planner with more than 13 years of experience in...
William Riggs
William (Billy) Riggs, Ph.D., AICP, LEED AP is a nationally recognized professor, consultant, and strategist.
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Resilience Planning for Wildfires
Instructor: Chris Holtkamp
This course explores the history of wildfire management, the factors that increase the threat of wildfires, and how communities can incorporate resilience thinking to plan for wildfires.
