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The Building Blocks of City Planning
The Planning Academy offers residents a deeper understanding of community planning. In a classroom setting, students will learn:
- What guides land development in the city?
- How local government plays a role.
- How to navigate rezoning cases.
- Ways they can engage in the planning process.
The Goals of Planning Academy
- Educate and Empower: Teach residents more about planning and how they can play an active role in the process.
- Community Voices: Increase the quantity, quality, and representation of community voices engaged.
- Strong Connections: Create valuable connections between the community, City staff, and other resources.
- Community Support: Collaborate and exchange ideas that will drive the future growth of planning.
The Planning Academy is more than just an educational opportunity. It’s a chance to connect with planning professionals and community members to:
- Build valuable connections and access resources to advocate for neighborhood projects.
- Use creative decision-making to collaborate with classmates on team activities.
- Serve as community ambassadors, using the learned skills, resources, and established connections.
Apply Now!
The next Planning Academy will take place over the course of 5 weeks on the following Wednesdays: October 22, 29, November 5, 12, 19 from 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Apply by Wednesday, October 1 at 11:59 p.m.
What to Expect
If your application is not accepted, you may reapply in the future. Information about the 2026 Planning Academy sessions will be announced this December. Check back here for more details.
