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.
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Zoning Code Reform: Legal and Practical Considerations When Making “Quick Fixes” to Your Zoning Code
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Zoning Code Reform: Legal and Practical Considerations When Making “Quick Fixes” to Your Zoning Code
Instructor: Peter Henn
This course helps both public and private sector planners update and streamline their Zoning Code Standards of Review using legally sound best planning practices.
Federal Takings Law: Balancing Private Property Rights with the Public Interest
Instructor: Peter Henn
This course explores how the U.S. Constitution and federal takings law shape local planning, helping planners understand property rights, recognize legal risks, and advance the public interest within constitutional limits.
Legal Issues in Sign Codes
Instructor: James Carpentier
This course provides basic knowledge of the legal issues involved in sign codes, focusing on constitutionally-compliant sign codes in the aftermath of U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision in Reed v Town of Gilbert