Modeling & Simulation | Planetizen Courses

Modeling and simulation allows planners to make informed decisions by using models to understand the possible outcomes of policy decisions and proposed projects. Today’s planners have a range of tools at their disposal, including virtual reality, urban informatics, and land use analysis software. These courses will prepare planners to build models and use them to effectively convey their message to policymakers and the public.

Modeling & Simulation Courses

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3d model built in CityEngine for urban planning course

CityEngine for Planners 4: Sharing Your Work

77 Mins

SACPLAN CPD

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site plan created in autocad

AutoCAD for Site Planning

Jaymes Dunsmore

74 Mins

AICP CM
CNU-A
SACPLAN CPD

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City Points Map

Introduction to GIS, Part 1

45 Mins

CIP
AICP CM

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street perspective in audodesk sketchup for urban planning course

Mobile Drawing Apps for Planners

72 Mins

AICP CM
SACPLAN CPD

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3-d house created in sketchup

SketchUp for Planners - An Introduction

Jaymes Dunsmore

39 Mins

AICP CM
CNU-A
SACPLAN CPD

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virtual reality scene of buildings and street

Virtual Reality for Planners 1: Introduction

45 Mins

AIA CES
AICP CM
SACPLAN CPD

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3d model created in autocad

AutoCAD for 3D Modeling

Jaymes Dunsmore

66 Mins

AICP CM
CNU-A
SACPLAN CPD

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Generative AI Tools and Workflows for Urban Planning

59 Mins

CIP
AIA CES
AICP CM

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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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building created in sketchup

SketchUp for Planners - Intermediate Part 1

Jaymes Dunsmore

54 Mins

AICP CM
CNU-A
SACPLAN CPD

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3-D city created in SketchUp

Virtual Reality for Planners 2: Modeling in SketchUp

72 Mins

AIA CES
AICP CM
SACPLAN CPD

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land use design created in geodesign community viz

GeoDesign with CommunityViz: Land Use Designer

86 Mins

SACPLAN CPD

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Top down view of Washington D.C.

ArcGIS Pro Fundamentals and Beginner Analysis

83 Mins

CIP
AICP CM

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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

46 Mins

AIA CES
AICP CM
CNU-A
SACPLAN CPD

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site plan created in sketchup

SketchUp for Planners - Intermediate Part 3

Jaymes Dunsmore

50 Mins

AICP CM
CNU-A
SACPLAN CPD

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3D model in Unity software

Virtual Reality for Planners 3: Working with Unity

64 Mins

AIA CES
AICP CM
SACPLAN CPD

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rendering of city aerial

The DIY Form-Based Code: Testing and Refining

81 Mins

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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

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bus created in sketchup

SketchUp for Planners - Intermediate Part 2

Jaymes Dunsmore

66 Mins

AICP CM
CNU-A
SACPLAN CPD

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3D model of neighborhood in Unity software

Virtual Reality for Planners 4: Refining the End User Experience

74 Mins

AIA CES
AICP CM
SACPLAN CPD

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screenshot of map created with communityviz

GeoDesign Using CommunityViz: Buildout and Visualization

130 Mins

SACPLAN CPD

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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

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parking structure created in sketchup

SketchUp for Planners - Modeling Complex Forms and Structures

Jaymes Dunsmore

70 Mins

AICP CM
CNU-A
SACPLAN CPD

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aerial view of cars at large intersection

Transportation Planning: Travel Behavior Principles and Modelling Approaches

Richard Willson

55 Mins

AIA CES
AICP CM
CNU-A
SACPLAN CPD

Top Modeling & Simulation Instructors

Emily Talen

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

Jaymes Dunsmore

Jaymes is a planner and urban designer who recently completed a Master in City Planning and...

Sloan Campi

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

Chase Mullen

Chase is the Director of Design Visualization at MIG. With an acute eye for graphics and...

Elliot Hartley

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

Mike Ernst

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

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...

Richard Willson

Richard Willson is a professor in the Department of Urban and Regional Planning at California State...

Chuck Donley

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

Amir Hajrasouliha

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

JJ Zanetta

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

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...

Norman Wright

Norman Wright is the Director of Neighborhood Services for Adams County, Colorado. In his career as...

Jessica White

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

Doug Walker

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

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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.

4.39

61 Mins

CIP

AIA CES

AICP CM

Free

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Regulating Electronic Message Centers

Instructor: James Carpentier

This course provides practical, solution-focused guidance for regulations that leverage digital sign technology while protecting community aesthetic values and safety concerns. This course is available for free.

4.19

49 Mins

AICP CM

CNU-A

SACPLAN CPD

Free