Planetizen Courses brings you instruction on video and multimedia tools that can improve planning presentations and boost interest in projects. As more citizens spend time on social media platforms, video production skills can help planners cut through the noise and deliver their message to the community or policymakers.
All Video & Multimedia Courses
Walkable City 3: The Safe Walk (A)
Instructor: Jeff Speck
Pedestrian deaths are up 78% since 2009. While car use and size are long-term issues, safer street design — like narrower lanes and two-way roads — can reduce speeding now.
Urban Design for Planners 8: Parking and Traffic
Instructor: Emily Talen
The final course in the Urban Design for Planners series addresses the automobile as part of the urban fabric. The storage of cars and high levels of congestion can be very detrimental to neighborhoods, but good design can mitigate those negative effects.