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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Crafting Engaging Email Newsletters with Constant Contact
Ben Schulman
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
Kelly Porter
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
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Public Speaking, Communication, and Influence for Planners
Corrin Wendell
63 Mins
  • CIP
  • AIA CES
  • AICP CM
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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
Pete Sullivan
95 Mins
  • AICP CM
  • SACPLAN CPD
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Writing a Press Release
Ben Schulman
49 Mins
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Storytelling for Planners
Andy Boenau
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
Adam Fine
57 Mins
  • CIP
  • AIA CES
  • AICP CM
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Podcasting for Planners
Ma'ayan Dembo
58 Mins
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Interpreting Places and Spaces
Adam Fine
56 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...

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Mary Jane Nirdlinger

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

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Adam Fine

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

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Ben Schulman

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

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Corrin Wendell

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

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Thomas Hamed

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

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Jonathan Katz-Ouziel

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

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Kelly Porter

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

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Andy Boenau

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

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Pete Sullivan

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

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Ma'ayan Dembo

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

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Brittany Kubinski

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

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Building Bad, Part 2: How Architectural Utility is Damaged by Expression Sign Up

Building Bad, Part 2: How Architectural Utility is Damaged by Expression

Instructor: Jonathan Ochshorn

Join Jonathan Ochshorn on a captivating exploration of his theory "Building Bad" in Part Two of this course. Discover the fascinating interplay between artistic expression and the functionality of buildings, and how they can sometimes clash.

4.33
59 Mins
CIP
AIA CES
AICP CM
Building Bad, Part 1: How Architectural Utility is Constrained by Politics Sign Up

Building Bad, Part 1: How Architectural Utility is Constrained by Politics

Instructor: Jonathan Ochshorn

Discover the theory of “Building Bad”: an examination of the costs and benefits that can limit the functionality of buildings in exchange for profits.

4.38
57 Mins
CIP
AIA CES
AICP CM
Environmental and Sustainability Standards Sign Up

Environmental and Sustainability Standards

Instructor: Carlos Zapata

This course explains the different and most relevant sustainability standards—such as GRI, CDP, SASB, ISO, B-Corp, and others—as well as the differences between process and performance standards.

4.20
61 Mins
CIP
AICP CM

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