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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The High Cost Of Minimum Parking Requirements
Instructor: Donald Shoup
In The High Cost of Free Parking, course instructor Donald Shoup argued that minimum parking requirements subsidize cars, increase traffic congestion, pollute the air, encourage sprawl, increase housing costs, degrade urban design, prevent walkability, damage the economy, and penalize people who cannot afford a car.
Historic Preservation: How-to Guide
Instructor: Meredith Johnson
This course discusses how planners contribute to the preservation of historic resources.