With housing affordability persisting as one of the key problems in urban planning, understanding real estate markets is a valuable skill for planners working in housing and development. Learn about property valuation, real estate debt, and other fundamental concepts.
All Real Estate Courses
Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?
Instructor: Jeff Speck
Jeff Speck explains his five principal reasons for building more walkable places — Economics, the Environment, Public Health, Equity, and Social Cohesiveness — arming practitioners with a full range of arguments in favor of pro-walkability planning.
Designing a Wayfinding System
Instructor: Adam Fine
Learn how to create a comprehensive wayfinding signage system for your municipality from start to finish.
Planning a Municipal Wayfinding System
Instructor: Adam Fine
Often overlooked, wayfinding is important for urban design, accessibility, and economic development. Learn the elements of a successful wayfinding system in this course.
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.