Education
Schools
Planning Schools in Washington State
Distance Planning Education at Ohio State University
The Planning Education at a Distance program is brand new and offers online continuing education classes for planning practioners and public officials.
Web: http://knowlton.osu.edu/ped
University of Washington Professional & Continuing Education
Certificate in Decision Making for Climate Change (online)
Learn to understand the impact of climate change and make educated decisions about adapting to and minimizing its effects. Examine the causes and economics of climate change and explore possible responses and solutions. Analyze the financial, environmental and business aspects of minimization efforts. Developed in partnership with the UW Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and offered in collaboration with Northwestern University, the University of British Columbia and the University of California-Irvine, learn more: http://www.pce.uw.edu/certificates/climate-change-decision-making.html
Certificate in Construction Management (online)
Master the fundamentals of construction management. Learn the principles of commercial cost estimating, including methods for developing a personal estimating manual and cost estimating techniques for the medium-sized general contractor. Explore the principles, practices and techniques of planning, scheduling and controlling construction projects. Focus on accident prevention through construction safety techniques. Analyze and debate case studies depicting actual events in construction project management. Developed in partnership with UW College of Built Environments, learn more: http://www.pce.uw.edu/certificates/construction-management.html
Certificate in Low Impact Development (classroom – downtown Seattle)
Expand your technical skills with training in Low Impact Development (LID), a sustainable design approach to stormwater management. Explore the design process and implementation of LID projects and become familiar with environmental regulations that may impact execution. Learn about practical applications of LID and gain project experience by participating in field trips and a design charette. Developed in partnership with the UW Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, learn more: http://www.pce.uw.edu/certificates/low-impact-development.html
Certificate in Sustainable Transportation: Planning and Livable Communities (online)
Examine the important issues involved in sustainable transportation planning. Review policies and programs that encourage mixed use and higher density levels designed to promote transportation modes other than the single occupancy vehicle. Study the impact that transportation options have on the quality of service, the environment and sustainability. Explore the movement of goods, various freight options and the strategies for making them more sustainable. Learn about the legal and legislative issues surrounding sustainable transportation policy. Developed in partnership with the UW Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, learn more: http://www.pce.uw.edu/certificates/sustainable-transportation-planning-communities.html
Professional Master's in Geographic Information Systems (online)
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) can be an integral part of a design process to develop sustainable solutions, which balance economic, social and environmental considerations, for the world's most challenging problems. Graduates of this master’s degree program will learn how to design a sustainable world with GIS by modeling complex land, transportation and resource problems using geospatial technologies and sustainability management workflows. Developed in partnership with the UW Department of Geography, learn more: http://www.outreach.washington.edu/pmpgis/
Master’s in Infrastructure Planning & Management (online – new!)
Protect, Prepare, Adapt. Students in the Master’s in Infrastructure Planning and Management degree program will learn a blend of skills in analysis, strategic planning and emergency management to implement plans that increase infrastructure resilience. Explore how threats such as extreme natural events, climate change, accidents and terrorism impact interconnected and complex infrastructure systems. Developed in partnership with the UW College of Built Environments, learn more: http://www.pce.uw.edu/degree.aspx?id=6450
Research
Building Permit Survey
Research and survey findings about building permit turnaround times.
Conducted by Municipal Research and Services Center (MRSC) of Washington in October 2001. Contact John W. Carpita, P.E. if you have questions.
Unified Development Code
How To Write a Unified Development Code Incorporating Regulatory Reform by Steve Ladd, AICP.
Wildlife Conservation
Wildlife conservation studies: conserve native birds in residential neighborhoods; and in suburban and urban landscapes.
Scholarships
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