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.
All Modeling & Simulation Courses
Digital Accessibility for Planners: Documents - Part 1
Instructor: Jonathan Katz-Ouziel
By the end of this course, planners will be able to address common access barriers in documents they produce. The first course will provide an introduction to the topic and initial skills, while the second course will dive into more "advanced" skills.
Introduction to the UrbanSim Cloud Platform
Instructor: Sam Blanchard
At the end of this course, participants will be acquainted with the UrbanSim forecasting methodology, understanding the features available in the UrbanSim Cloud Platform and the basics of an UrbanSim model at the Census block level.
Transit Service Design 101
Instructor: Emily Yasukochi
In this course, we will review the principles of transit service design, how resources are allocated and accounted for, and using the Remix software platform, we will design and evaluate a new transit route.