Urban Planning school training courses in Detroit, MI (public, in-house or online)

The Master of Urban Planning (MUP) program is a professionally oriented degree that focuses on preparation of planners who will be employed primarily by local governments, planning consultants and community based organizations. The degree is accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board. Students have the opportunity to specialize in Housing and Community Development, Urban Economic Development, or Managing Metropolitan Growth. Through course projects and internships students are able to gain s...

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As transit oriented development where people live, work and play becomes an increasingly popular concept towards developing sustainable urban design and with more than 150 cohousing communities currently in operation in the United States, can cohousing in combination with walkable communities and smart growth be the neighborhood of the future? This 1-hour webcast introduces the concept of cohousing and compares it with other modes of housing.

Urban Cohousing: Neighborhood of the Future is...

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While project teams are usually concerned primarily with their projects issues, many of the design choices they make affect the community beyond their projects property lines. Designs that are sensitive to urban design issues strengthen the communities in which they are located. Rules influence the design of a buildings shell and therefore the exterior of a building. This 3-hour interactive online course explores the essential code-related elements of massing and enclosure. The course covers suc...

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High Speed Rail is an increasingly popular means of rapid passenger transit, capable of speeds up to 250 miles per hour. As demand for more efficient, eco-friendly means of mass transit increases, so does the appeal of high speed rail as a more prominent means of travel in the United States.

This 1-hour webcast discusses key concepts of High Speed Rail and compares it with other popular modes of transportation.

Objectives:At the conclusion of this course, you will be able to:
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