Data Visualization | Planetizen Courses

Data visualization is the presentation of data in a visual form such as an infographic, diagram, chart, or other image. The field includes a vast array of tools to convey your message clearly and concisely to a variety of audiences. Planetizen Courses will keep you up to date with the latest tech and help you create stunning visuals for presentations to colleagues, policymakers, and the public.

Data Visualization Courses

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Generative AI Tools and Workflows for Urban Planning

59 Mins

CIP
AIA CES
AICP CM

color coded map of Los Angeles using mapbox

Introduction to WebGIS

52 Mins

AICP CM
SACPLAN CPD

street network map created in python for urban planning course

Python Street Network Analysis

46 Mins

AICP CM
SACPLAN CPD

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Video for Planners

25 Mins

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Digital Accessibility for Planners: Documents - Part 1

Jonathan Katz-Ouziel, Thomas Hamed

102 Mins

AIA CES
AICP CM

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Building a Transit Map Web App

84 Mins

AICP CM
SACPLAN CPD

charts and graphs for urban planning

Tableau for Planners: Introduction

56 Mins

AICP CM
SACPLAN CPD

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GIS Walkability Modeling

Steph A. Nelson

46 Mins

SACPLAN CPD

transit route designed using remix transit planning platform for urban planning course

Transit Service Design 101

Emily Yasukochi

52 Mins

AICP CM
SACPLAN CPD

data map created in tableau

Tableau for Planners 2: Worksheets

64 Mins

AICP CM
SACPLAN CPD

buildings created with communityviz

CommunityViz Introduction

72 Mins

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Introduction to the UrbanSim Cloud Platform

51 Mins

SACPLAN CPD

pie charts and graphs created in tableau software

Tableau for Planners 3: Dashboards

51 Mins

AICP CM
SACPLAN CPD

colorful map created in arcgis and google earth

Geoanalysis with ArcGIS and Google Earth

85 Mins

SACPLAN CPD

data layers in QGIS for urban design course

Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools

59 Mins

AIA CES
AICP CM
CNU-A
SACPLAN CPD

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Introduction to Urban Informatics

Amir Hajrasouliha

35 Mins

AICP CM
SACPLAN CPD

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GIS Fundamentals: An Introduction

56 Mins

AICP CM
CNU-A
SACPLAN CPD

Imported blocks from bridgeport in Sketchup for urban design course

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

46 Mins

AIA CES
AICP CM
CNU-A
SACPLAN CPD

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Location Optimization

70 Mins

AIA CES
AICP CM
SACPLAN CPD

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GIS Fundamentals: Projections and Map Design

107 Mins

AICP CM
CNU-A
SACPLAN CPD

QGIS model of pedestrian shed for urban design course

Urban Design for Planners 3: Neighborhoods and Centers

59 Mins

AIA CES
AICP CM
CNU-A
SACPLAN CPD

a map comparison

Solving Coverage and Location-Allocation Problems

81 Mins

CIP
AIA CES
AICP CM
SACPLAN CPD

night cityscape of chicago

GIS Fundamentals: Thematic Maps

55 Mins

AICP CM
CNU-A
SACPLAN CPD

sketchup model of housing mix for urban planning course

Urban Design for Planners 4: Mix and Proximity

66 Mins

AIA CES
AICP CM
CNU-A
SACPLAN CPD

Top Data Visualization Instructors

Mike Ernst

Mike Ernst is an urban planner and designer whose work has focused on participatory planning, community...

Emily Talen

Emily Talen is Professor of Urbanism at the University of Chicago. Her research is devoted to...

Sean Maguire

Sean is a planning and economic development professional based in New York’s Capital Region.

Geoff Boeing

Geoff Boeing has a Ph.D. in City and Regional Planning from the University of California, Berkeley.

Sloan Campi

Sloan is an innovative and accomplished urban planner, environmental designer, and educator with over a decade...

Tom Sanchez

Tom Sanchez is a professor of Urban Planning specializing in Artificial Intelligence, Technology, and Landscape Architecture.

Kevin Credit

Kevin is the Assistant Director for Urban Informatics at the Center for Spatial Data Science at...

Yoh Kawano

Yoh Kawano works at the UCLA GIS and Visualization Sandbox as a member of the Research...

Thomas Hamed

Thomas Hamed, AICP is a transportation planner who specializes in commuter transportation and mobility for all...

Jonathan Katz-Ouziel

Jonathan Katz-Ouziel is an autistic planner, an independent accessibility consultant, and the founder of Opossum House...

Adam Fine

Adam is the Director of experiential graphic design at Nova Scotia-based Fathom Studio and has worked...

Amir Hajrasouliha

Amir Hajrasouliha is an architect, urban designer, and city planner with years of professional and academic...

Sam Blanchard

Sam Blanchard is a Data Scientist at UrbanSim Inc. where he specializes in land use modeling...

Emily Yasukochi

Emily Yasukochi is a Customer Success Manager at Remix, where she provides training and consultation services...

Tim Halbur

Tim Halbur is communications director for the Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU), the leading organization...

Steph A. Nelson

Steph A. Nelson has utilized GIS in a variety of settings including working as a GIS...

Jessica White

Jessica White is a GIS Analyst and cartographer who is passionate about the possibilities of GIS...

Garlynn Woodsong

Garlynn Woodsong is a geographer and urban planner with more than 13 years of experience in...

Doug Walker

Doug Walker, is the President and Principal of CommunityViz's parent company, Placeways, LLC.

William Riggs

William (Billy) Riggs, Ph.D., AICP, LEED AP is a nationally recognized professor, consultant, and strategist.

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What Is Generative AI and Why It Matters for Urban Planning

Instructor: Tom Sanchez

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.

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61 Mins

CIP

AIA CES

AICP CM

Free