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
79 Mins
- AICP CM
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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All Census Courses
Measuring Neighborhood Segregation and Diversity
Instructor: Emily Talen
This course reviews the various ways to measure both segregation and diversity at the neighborhood scale.
Transportation Planning: The Role of Transportation Systems in Social and Economic Life
Instructor: Richard Willson
By the end of this course, you will have a strong understanding of the way in which transportation systems interact with society and the economy.
Leadership in Planning: Strategic Decision-Making in the Public Interest
Instructor: Jeff Levine
At the end of this course, you will understand how to turn planning theory into practice in the real world.