Follow the life of a curb extension in Washington DC. From its recommendation as part of a Neighborhood Livability Study, to its tactical form and finally its permanent installation, this Case Study focuses on planning and implementation of traffic calmi

Behind every development project is a financial analysis and projection called a pro forma. While developers prepare the pro forma, it’s a crucial tool for planners, too. This course provides a deeper understanding into a projects financial analysis and projections.

Transit-oriented development (TOD) capitalizes on public transit access by transforming underutilized spaces into walkable and sustainable communities, with a mix of land uses, a vibrant public realm, opportunities to address affordability and equity, an

Learn how one county used ARPA funds as a platform for deep community engagement and inclusivity, where this one-time funding source is being leveraged as a spark for long-term change in local government.

Successful redevelopment occurs because of three drivers: what the market will bear, what the community wants, and what the site will support. Master plans must respond to public input, unique site challenges, and design principles that guide each projec

Expand your knowledge of tribal transportation planning through discussion of federal, state and tribal transportation planning requirements taking into consideration tribal case studies in long-range planning and highway safety.

Comprehensive planning remains central to planning practice. Consistency is one of the best tools to ensure not only land use decisions are made in harmony with the plan, but planning goals translate to lasting and defensible implementation.

Planning professionals rarely understand the complexities of tribal planning and zoning regulations on native lands. In their pursuit to create thriving and economically resilient tribes, learn from planners about historical and contemporary tribal gover

ChatGPT is taking the world by storm. How can you use this tool effectively and responsibly? Experience generative AI’s potential for planning practice and hear how one U.S. city is already exploring its use.

Unlock your ability to create the future of urban planning in this webinar. Learn how to wield AI for image creation from simple text prompts, expanding your toolkit and transforming your ideas into visual realities.

Good transit access is a critical element of diverse, healthy centers. Have you ever tried to build a transit center? Too often zoning doesn't permit them. Learn how to facilitate transit center development to support mobility and enhance urban environme

This case Study demonstrates a modernized workflow for planners to develop land use change scenarios and communicate the impact for each scenario with the public through web-based planning solutions to help stakeholders make educated decisions about long-range plans.

This interactive, self-paced training will equip planners with essential skills to navigate change and understand how future uncertainties may impact communities. Learn to use strategic foresight in planning to effectively imagine the future and plan for change.

Vacant Spaces to Livable Places – New Castle County’s vacant housing strategy has led to a 59% reduction in vacant properties over 5 years. Learn about the process, techniques, and partnerships that made this possible.

Ensuring that projects are successful requires hard and soft skills. The global pandemic changed the way in which we work for the foreseeable future and highlighted where we should be flexible, creative and use emotional intelligence.

Consultants can provide you with specialized services, complete a project that city staff can't find the time to start or offer additional services without hiring additional full-time staff. Finding the right consultant can be tricky. However, a well-written RFP makes the task easier and leads to more successful projects. 

Affordable housing is a challenge facing many cities across the country with solutions focusing on increasing supply. The Oregon Department of Transportation took a different approach and wanted to see how transit could increase overall affordability acr

One-fifth of Americans moved during the pandemic. This unprecedented change, buoyed by remote work, has had an outsized impact on how cities evolve, especially small communities. Explore the zoom town phenomenon and shared individual city responses throu