Planners frequently rely on models and simulation to convey their vision to the public, city officials, and other stakeholders. With the advent of virtual reality, planners now have a new tool that can more vividly and precisely communicate their plans. Learn the basics of VR creation and how planners can integrate it into their process.
All Virtual Reality Courses
Getting There
Getting There was produced by planners in New Hampshire to inform other planners of the concepts and benefits of universal design. The big idea illustrated by the film is that a built environment designed with the needs of the visually impaired in mind would be universally accessible for every single member of the community.
The Pruitt-Igoe Myth
The 2011 documentary film “The Pruitt-Igoe Myth” documents the rapid rise and fall of a housing complex in St. Louis. Pruitt-Igoe became a symbol for the failure of public housing policy in the late 20th century.