Writing | Planetizen Courses

Writing is a key skill for planners, who frequently have to communicate research findings and proposals via written reports to city leaders and the public. Planetizen Courses brings you expert instruction to improve your writing skills and learn to edit your writing as well as others’ for style and clarity.

Writing Courses

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Writing Master Plans, From Start to Finish

Claudia Kousoulas

103 Mins

AICP CM

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Digital Publishing for Planners

95 Mins

AICP CM
SACPLAN CPD

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Writing a Press Release

49 Mins

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Storytelling for Planners

77 Mins

AICP CM
CNU-A
SACPLAN CPD

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Creating Interactive iPlans with iBooks Author

Brittany Kubinski

55 Mins

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Planning a Municipal Wayfinding System

57 Mins

CIP
AIA CES
AICP CM

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Podcasting for Planners

58 Mins

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Interpreting Places and Spaces

56 Mins

CIP
AIA CES
AICP CM

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Crafting Engaging Email Newsletters with Constant Contact

66 Mins

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Plain Language 101: Techniques to Write Clear, Readable, Inclusive Planning Materials

Mary Jane Nirdlinger

73 Mins

CIP
AIA CES
AICP CM

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Writing for Planners: Documents that Work

Claudia Kousoulas

74 Mins

AICP CM

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Plain Language 102: Integrating Words and Images for Effective Communication

Mary Jane Nirdlinger

64 Mins

CIP
AIA CES
AICP CM

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Editing for Sense and Accuracy

Claudia Kousoulas

82 Mins

AICP CM
SACPLAN CPD

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How to Scope for Plan Implementation

44 Mins

CIP
AICP CM

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Producing Engaging Documents

Claudia Kousoulas

76 Mins

AICP CM
SACPLAN CPD

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Digital Accessibility for Planners: Documents - Part 1

Jonathan Katz-Ouziel, Thomas Hamed

102 Mins

AIA CES
AICP CM

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Blogging About Planning

Claudia Kousoulas

96 Mins

AICP CM
SACPLAN CPD

Public Speaking, Communication, and Influence for Planners

63 Mins

CIP
AIA CES
AICP CM

Top Writing Instructors

Claudia Kousoulas

Claudia has more than 25 years of experience as an urban planner with work ranging from...

Mary Jane Nirdlinger

Mary Jane is a recognized expert in plain language and has worked with a wide range...

Adam Fine

Adam is the Director of experiential graphic design at Nova Scotia-based Fathom Studio and has worked...

Ben Schulman

Ben Schulman is a writer and editor based in Chicago, with a focus on architecture, urban...

Corrin Wendell

Corrin Wendell, FAICP is the Founder and Executive Director of YEP! Youth Engagement Planning, President &...

Thomas Hamed

Thomas Hamed, AICP is a transportation planner who specializes in commuter transportation and mobility for all...

Jonathan Katz-Ouziel

Jonathan Katz-Ouziel is an autistic planner, an independent accessibility consultant, and the founder of Opossum House...

Kelly Porter

Kelly Porter is the Assistant Director for City of Fort Worth Transportation and Public Works Department...

Andy Boenau

Andy Boenau is a storyteller disguised as an urban planner. His expertise includes public engagement, storyboarding...

Pete Sullivan

Pete Sullivan is Business Relationship Manager with the City of Durham Technology Solutions Department, former urban...

Ma'ayan Dembo

Ma'ayan is a writer who utilizes interviews as a medium to digest issues and disseminate information...

Brittany Kubinski

Brittany is a graduate student at the Ohio State University studying City & Regional Planning. She...

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All Writing Courses

Measuring Neighborhood Segregation and Diversity

Instructor: Emily Talen

This course reviews the various ways to measure both segregation and diversity at the neighborhood scale.

4.17

56 Mins

AIA CES

AICP CM

CNU-A

Transportation Planning: The Role of Transportation Systems in Social and Economic Life

Instructor: Richard Willson

By the end of this course, you will have a strong understanding of the way in which transportation systems interact with society and the economy.

4.39

47 Mins

AIA CES

AICP CM

CNU-A

SACPLAN CPD