Regional Planning

GIS Software Fundamentals for Planners

Hands-on training in ArcGIS and QGIS basics for regional planners to map, analyze, and visualize spatial data effectively.

Land Use Classification and Zoning

Practical workshop on identifying land use categories, zoning regulations, and comprehensive plan development for planning professionals.

Urban Growth Boundary Management

Technical training on establishing, monitoring, and adjusting urban growth boundaries to control sprawl and guide development.

Transportation Network Planning

Specialist course covering road design, transit corridors, pedestrian infrastructure, and multimodal transportation network analysis.

Environmental Impact Assessment Process

Comprehensive training on conducting EIAs, environmental screening, mitigation strategies, and regulatory compliance for regional projects.

Master Plan Development Workshop

Intensive hands-on program teaching professionals how to create integrated master plans for regions and municipalities.

Infrastructure Planning and Utilities

Technical training on water systems, sewage networks, electrical grids, and utility coordination in regional planning contexts.

Community Engagement and Stakeholder Management

Practical workshop on public participation methods, stakeholder consultation, and community feedback integration in planning processes.

Housing Needs Assessment and Policy

Specialist training for planners on analyzing housing demand, affordability challenges, and developing inclusive housing policies.

Economic Development Planning Strategies

Advanced workshop on identifying economic opportunities, business zones, and regional economic growth strategies.

Climate Adaptation and Resilience Planning

Hands-on training on assessing climate risks, developing adaptation strategies, and building resilient regional infrastructure.

Historic Preservation and Cultural Planning

Technical program on identifying heritage assets, preservation regulations, and integrating cultural heritage into regional plans.

Sustainable Development and Green Planning

Comprehensive training on sustainability metrics, green infrastructure, and implementing sustainable development goals regionally.

Demographic Analysis and Population Projections

Specialist workshop on census data analysis, population forecasting, and demographic trend interpretation for planning.

Parking Management and Design Standards

Practical training on parking requirement calculations, design standards, and demand management strategies.

Urban Design Principles and Guidelines

Hands-on program covering streetscape design, public spaces, form-based codes, and urban design standards.

Flood Risk Mapping and Hazard Analysis

Technical training on flood modeling, hazard mapping, floodplain management, and risk assessment methodologies.

Public Health and Planning Integration

Intermediate workshop on health equity, active transportation, food systems, and health-conscious planning approaches.

Regulatory Compliance and Code Enforcement

Professional training on building codes, zoning enforcement, permit processing, and regulatory adherence.

Smart Growth and New Urbanism

Advanced program exploring smart growth principles, mixed-use development, and new urbanist design practices.

CAD and Digital Mapping Tools

Hands-on technical training in AutoCAD, Revit, and other digital tools for creating planning drawings and maps.

Regional Equity and Social Justice Planning

Specialist workshop on addressing disparities, environmental justice, and equitable development in regional contexts.

Parking Demand Analysis and Modeling

Technical program on parking demand forecasting, occupancy studies, and evidence-based parking requirements.

Transit-Oriented Development Planning

Comprehensive training on TOD principles, station area planning, mixed-use corridors, and transit integration.

Brownfield Site Assessment and Remediation

Advanced workshop on identifying contaminated sites, environmental audits, and remediation planning strategies.

Regional Food System Planning

Practical training on local food production, agricultural preservation, farmers'' markets, and food security planning.

Equity Analysis and Fair Housing Compliance

Specialist certification on analyzing fair housing, affirmatively furthering fair housing, and equity metrics.

Water Resources and Watershed Planning

Technical training on watershed assessment, water quality management, and integrated water resource planning.

Scenario Planning and Futures Thinking

Advanced workshop on developing alternative scenarios, visioning processes, and long-term planning methodologies.

Real Estate Development Finance for Planners

Professional training on development feasibility analysis, financing mechanisms, and project economics for planners.

Comprehensive Plan Update Processes

Practical program on systematic plan updates, stakeholder engagement, and maintaining plan implementation.

Network Analysis and Connectivity Planning

Technical training on analyzing street networks, connectivity metrics, and designing interconnected transportation systems.

Arts and Culture District Development

Specialist workshop on creative placemaking, cultural districts, and leveraging arts for community development.

Public Participation GIS and Mapping

Hands-on training on participatory GIS tools, web mapping platforms, and interactive community mapping methods.

Retail Market Analysis and Site Selection

Professional training on retail demand analysis, trade area studies, and commercial site evaluation for planners.

Complete Streets and Multimodal Design

Hands-on workshop on designing streets for all users including pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and vehicles.

Affordable Housing Development Strategies

Specialist program on inclusionary zoning, affordable housing financing, and long-term affordability mechanisms.

Regional Statistical Analysis and Modeling

Advanced training on statistical methods, regression analysis, and predictive modeling for regional analysis.

Parks and Recreation Master Planning

Comprehensive program on needs assessment, park design standards, and recreation system planning.

Air Quality and Emissions Analysis

Technical training on air quality impacts, emissions modeling, and air quality improvement strategies.

Bikeway Network Design and Implementation

Practical workshop on bicycle facility design, network connectivity, and bike infrastructure planning.

Workforce Development and Job Training Planning

Specialist training on workforce needs assessment, job training infrastructure, and career pathway planning.

Regional Governance and Collaboration

Advanced workshop on inter-jurisdictional coordination, regional governance structures, and collaborative planning.

Pedestrian Planning and Walkability Assessment

Hands-on training on pedestrian network analysis, walkability scoring, and pedestrian infrastructure design.

Development Review and Approval Processes

Professional certification on planning review procedures, design review, and development approval workflows.

Corridor Planning and Revitalization

Practical program on analyzing commercial and transportation corridors, revitalization strategies, and corridor management.

Accessibility Planning and Universal Design

Specialist workshop on ADA compliance, universal design principles, and accessibility assessment techniques.

Urban Heat Island and Cool Pavement Analysis

Technical training on measuring urban heat, cool surface strategies, and heat mitigation planning.

Form-Based Codes and Smarter Codes

Advanced program on developing form-based codes, context-sensitive ordinances, and modernized zoning approaches.

Impact Fees and Development Exactions

Professional training on calculating impact fees, nexus studies, and managing development contributions.