Program at a Glance
- Two online courses, complete in as little as 6 months
- Hands-on training in site analysis, planning and urban design
- Studio-based learning using real-world planning scenarios
Turn Planning Concepts Into Practical Solutions.
Successful planners need more than an understanding of regulations and planning policy. They must be able to evaluate sites, identify opportunities and constraints, develop planning concepts and communicate recommendations through effective planning documents and design solutions. The Urban Planning Tools and Techniques Professional Program provides practical, project-based instruction in site analysis, planning and urban design through two complementary courses. Designed for planners, designers, public agency staff and development professionals, you'll build the technical skills needed to evaluate sites, create conceptual plans and apply professional planning techniques to real-world projects.
Which Courses Apply to the Program?
The Urban Planning Tools and Techniques Professional Program includes the following required courses:
- Environmental Planning and Site Analysis
- Urban Planning and Design Studio
Interested in just one of the courses? You can also register for each class individually.
What You’ll Be Able to Do
- Evaluate physical, environmental and built site characteristics that influence planning decisions
- Conduct regional landscape, watershed and site suitability analyses
- Assess development opportunities and constraints to support land use decisions
- Develop conceptual site plans that respond to environmental and community conditions
- Critique land use plans and site designs using professional planning principles
- Prepare planning staff reports and communicate recommendations effectively
- Apply practical urban planning and design techniques through hands-on studio exercises