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.
All Writing Courses
Blogging About Planning
Instructor: Claudia Kousoulas
In this course we will review how blogs are used as planning tools to educate and engage participants in community decisions.
Planning and Promoting Your Community Engagement Process
Instructor: Dave Biggs
This course provides you with a step-by-step process for designing an effective public engagement process.
Introductory Population Analysis with Excel
Instructor: William Riggs
Whether you're new to population analysis or just need a refresher, this course offers a comprehensive overview of the steps necessary to conduct analysis and develop projections using publicly available data. The course reviews Census data and builds skills, such as population projection, cohort survival, and concentration calculations that are essential for every professional in the planning and design community.