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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3-d street created with planning software

Urban Design for Planners 8: Parking and Traffic

90 Mins

AICP CM
CNU-A
LA CES

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sketchup model of cityblocks for urban planning course

Urban Design for Planners 5: Density

64 Mins

AIA CES
AICP CM
CNU-A
SACPLAN CPD

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buildings created with communityviz

CommunityViz Introduction

72 Mins

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aerial view of mulitple freeways intersecting

Transportation Planning: Travel Behavior Regulations, Pricing, and Programs

Richard Willson

65 Mins

AIA CES
AICP CM
CNU-A
SACPLAN CPD

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Photoshop CC for Planners 4: Creating Visual Simulations

75 Mins

AICP CM
CNU-A

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streetscape design created in sketchup for urban planning course

Urban Design for Planners 6: Streetscape Design

59 Mins

AIA CES
AICP CM
CNU-A
SACPLAN CPD

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Visual Simulation: Advanced Rendering in SketchUp

46 Mins

AICP CM
SACPLAN CPD

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Introduction to Urban Informatics

Amir Hajrasouliha

35 Mins

AICP CM
SACPLAN CPD

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SketchUp 2016 for Planners: Introduction

Jaymes Dunsmore

44 Mins

AICP CM
CNU-A
SACPLAN CPD

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3D model created in CityEngine for urban planning course

CityEngine for Planners 1: Introduction

47 Mins

AICP CM
SACPLAN CPD

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rendering of buildings created in sketchup

Visual Simulation: Rendering Styles and Presentation with SketchUp

29 Mins

AICP CM
SACPLAN CPD

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city with connection points

Location Optimization

70 Mins

AIA CES
AICP CM
SACPLAN CPD

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3-d model site plan created in sketchup

SketchUp 2016 for Planners: Site Planning

Jaymes Dunsmore

39 Mins

AICP CM
CNU-A
SACPLAN CPD

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3d model created in CityEngine for urban planning course

CityEngine for Planners 2: Coding in Computer Generated Architecture (CGA) and Exporting

70 Mins

AICP CM
SACPLAN CPD

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Geoanalysis with ArcGIS and Google Earth

85 Mins

SACPLAN CPD

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map of proposed transit corridor

Suitability Analysis and Linear Optimization: Siting a New Transit Line

92 Mins

AIA CES
AICP CM

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

Transit Service Design 101

Emily Yasukochi

52 Mins

AICP CM
SACPLAN CPD

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3d model created in cityengine for urban planning course

CityEngine for Planners 3: Integration and GIS

70 Mins

AICP CM
SACPLAN CPD

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site plan created in autocad

Jaymes Dunsmore

63 Mins

AICP CM
CNU-A
SACPLAN CPD

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Navigating the Ethical Landscape for AI in Urban Planning

66 Mins

CIP
AIA CES
AICP CM

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3-d map created in urbansim cloud platform for urban planning course

Introduction to the UrbanSim Cloud Platform

51 Mins

SACPLAN CPD

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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

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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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.

4.32

66 Mins

CIP

AIA CES

AICP CM

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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

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American Architectural Styles

Instructor: Meredith Johnson

This course traces the history of American architectural styles and discusses how to identify styles for historic preservation projects.

4.53

71 Mins

AIA CES

AICP CM