Whether you want to visualize data, understand community demographics, or build an easy-to-use, intuitive transit map, using mapping tools such as GIS is an indispensable skill for every planner. Learn how to create, present, and publish maps for a variety of purposes using the latest software and web tools.

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GIS Fundamentals: An Introduction
Mike Ernst
56 Mins
  • AICP CM
  • CNU-A
  • SACPLAN CPD

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3-d map created in urbansim cloud platform for urban planning course
Introduction to the UrbanSim Cloud Platform
Sam Blanchard
51 Mins
  • SACPLAN CPD

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map showing demographics using geoda software
Measuring Neighborhood Segregation and Diversity
Emily Talen
56 Mins
  • AIA CES
  • AICP CM
  • CNU-A

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gis map of earth
GIS Fundamentals: Projections and Map Design
Mike Ernst
107 Mins
  • AICP CM
  • CNU-A
  • SACPLAN CPD

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Sketchup model in google earth pro for urban planning course
Conceptual Drawing for Planners
JJ Zanetta
73 Mins
  • AICP CM
  • SACPLAN CPD

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city with connection points
Location Optimization
Kevin Credit
70 Mins
  • AIA CES
  • AICP CM
  • SACPLAN CPD

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night cityscape of chicago
GIS Fundamentals: Thematic Maps
Mike Ernst
55 Mins
  • AICP CM
  • CNU-A
  • SACPLAN CPD

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data layers in QGIS for urban design course
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
Emily Talen
59 Mins
  • AIA CES
  • AICP CM
  • CNU-A
  • SACPLAN CPD

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screenshot of map using Lingo software
Area-Based Location Optimization: Urban Green Space Selection
Kevin Credit
48 Mins
  • AIA CES
  • AICP CM
  • SACPLAN CPD

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GIS Fundamentals: Importing, Selecting, and Managing Data
Mike Ernst
55 Mins
  • AICP CM
  • CNU-A
  • SACPLAN CPD

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Imported blocks from bridgeport in Sketchup for urban design course
Urban Design for Planners 2: Getting Started with QGIS and SketchUp
Emily Talen
46 Mins
  • AIA CES
  • AICP CM
  • CNU-A
  • SACPLAN CPD

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map showing walkability created in arcmap
GIS Walkability Modeling
Steph A. Nelson
46 Mins
  • SACPLAN CPD

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Solving Coverage and Location-Allocation Problems
Kevin Credit
81 Mins
  • CIP
  • AIA CES
  • AICP CM
  • SACPLAN CPD

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mapping created in arcgis online
GIS Fundamentals: Geocoding, Geoprocessing, and Online Sharing
Mike Ernst
54 Mins
  • AICP CM
  • CNU-A
  • SACPLAN CPD

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QGIS model of pedestrian shed for urban design course
Urban Design for Planners 3: Neighborhoods and Centers
Emily Talen
59 Mins
  • AIA CES
  • AICP CM
  • CNU-A
  • SACPLAN CPD

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population map of united states from census 2010
Working with Census.gov 1: Background and Geography
Chris Williamson
77 Mins

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City Points Map
Introduction to GIS, Part 1
Sloan Campi
45 Mins
  • CIP
  • AICP CM

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land use design created in geodesign community viz
GeoDesign with CommunityViz: Land Use Designer
Chuck Donley
86 Mins
  • SACPLAN CPD

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sketchup model of housing mix for urban planning course
Urban Design for Planners 4: Mix and Proximity
Emily Talen
66 Mins
  • AIA CES
  • AICP CM
  • CNU-A
  • SACPLAN CPD

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Working with Census.gov 2: Topics, Programs, Products
Chris Williamson
75 Mins

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Sloan Campi Introduction to ARCGIS part 2 image of areial view of city heat map with saturated colors blue, green, yellow, purple, and red
Introduction to GIS, Part 2
Sloan Campi
52 Mins
  • CIP
  • AICP CM

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GeoDesign Using CommunityViz: Buildout and Visualization
Chuck Donley
130 Mins
  • SACPLAN CPD

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sketchup model of cityblocks for urban planning course
Urban Design for Planners 5: Density
Emily Talen
64 Mins
  • AIA CES
  • AICP CM
  • CNU-A
  • SACPLAN CPD

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data map from census website
Working with Census.gov 3: Interacting with the Data
Chris Williamson
65 Mins

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Emily Talen

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

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Mike Ernst

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

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

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Chris Williamson has spent 40 years in academia, public and private sector planning, and environmental analysis.

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Geoff Boeing

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

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

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Mr. Donley is an urban and regional planner who specializes in creating CommunityViz applications. He brings...

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Elliot Hartley is an internationally recognised geodesign and Esri CityEngine expert.

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JJ Zanetta

JJ is an architectural illustrator working in traditional and digital media.

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Sam Blanchard

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

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

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Generative AI, Ethics, and the Future of Urban Planning

Instructor: Tom Sanchez

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.

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Accessory Dwelling Units: Understanding America’s Newest Housing Typology

Instructor: Jason Neville

Explore the latest ADU policy developments from leading American cities, key challenges and opportunities for increasing or limiting ADU production, first-hand examples, and best practices in ADU affordability programs.

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