Creating the Next Generation of Urban and Suburban Places

Downtowns and suburbs are in need of fresh thinking, informed by a sober view of the demographic and real estate market changes of the past few decades. These courses, taught by David Dixon, explore the intersection of development and innovation in both urban and suburban contexts, offering strategies for building livable, equitable, and resilient communities in each setting. "A New Era of Downtown Opportunity" examines the connection between housing and innovation in downtown areas."Walkable Density" explores how to build walkable communities that prioritize equity and inclusion."Suburban Remix" focuses on creating next-generation urban places in the suburbs."Just Suburbs" looks at the role of suburbs in promoting equity and inclusion. This series of courses offers students the opportunity to lead from one of the leaders in the field about some of the biggest opportunities and challenges facing urban development in the 21st century.
AICP CM

A New Era of Downtown Opportunity: The Intersection of Housing and Innovation

Learn specific policy and urban design strategies for adapting downtowns to a new role: innovation communities.

65 Mins
AIA CES
AICP CM

Walkable Density: Building Livable, Equitable, and Resilient Communities

A new approach to density is an essential need, with multiple public benefits, empowering communities to more effectively manage the accelerating pace of demographic, economic, environmental, social, and technological change.

60 Mins
AIA CES
AICP CM
SACPLAN CPD

Suburban Remix: Creating the Next Generation of Urban Places

The economic, demographic, and technological forces reshaping suburbs are under-reported and misunderstood. Learn how suburbs can manage change while enhancing livability, economic opportunity, and fiscal responsibility.

63 Mins
AIA CES
AICP CM
SACPLAN CPD

Just Suburbs: The New Frontier for Equity and Inclusion

Poverty is being displaced from central cities to suburbs. As a response, planners should look to strategies that create mixed-income neighborhoods—a place that everyone can call home.

56 Mins
AIA CES
AICP CM
SACPLAN CPD

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