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Social Media Courses
Top Social Media Instructors
Ben Schulman
Ben Schulman is a writer and editor based in Chicago, with a focus on architecture, urban...
Dave Biggs
Dave Biggs is an internationally-recognized speaker, author and public engagement strategist focusing on best practices to...
Claudia Kousoulas
Claudia has more than 25 years of experience as an urban planner with work ranging from...
Mike Ernst
Mike Ernst is an urban planner and designer whose work has focused on participatory planning, community...
Nader Afzalan
Nader Afzalan, Ph.D is a Senior Planner and Air Pollution Specialist at the California Air Resources...
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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.
The Ethics of Disruptive Transportation Technologies
Instructor: Carol D. Barrett
This course discusses the process for making ethical decisions as part of planning for disruptive technologies.