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.
Virtual Reality Courses
74 Mins
- AIA CES
- AICP CM
- SACPLAN CPD
Top Virtual Reality Instructors
Chase Mullen
Chase is the Director of Design Visualization at MIG. With an acute eye for graphics and...
David Rouse
David is a consultant, educator, and author with over 40 years of experience in urban and...
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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.
The DIY Form-Based Code: Research and Development
Instructor: Norman Wright
Covering concepts critical to developing the foundation for a code, this course takes a a tour through the creation of a code for the hypothetical city of Wrightville.