Knowing the social makeup of a community can be crucial to making informed, equitable policy decisions. The study of demographics uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau and other sources to gain a deeper understanding of how people of different ages, ethnicities, and abilities experience urban spaces and interact with the built environment and public space. Learn how to access, interpret, and manipulate demographic data to boost your planning practice.
All Demographics Courses
Generative AI Tools and Workflows for Urban Planning
Instructor: Tom Sanchez
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.
UN Sustainable Development Goals: The Role of Cities in Implementation
Instructor: Chris Holtkamp
This course will introduce the 17 Sustainable Development Goals as a framework for planning at the local level.