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
University of Washington Professional & Continuing Education Certificate in Sustainable Transportation (online) – NEW!
In this online professional program explore the critical concepts and issues inherent in developing a sustainable transportation system, including policies and programs to encourage sustainable practices. The program includes three courses: Livable Communities, Mode Choices, and Demand Management. Approved by the University of Washington’s College of Engineering, Civil & Environmental Engineering Department. Online information meeting: 6/18, 4:30-5:30. Program starts this fall. For more information, visit http://pce.uw.edu/ext/certificates/sus/sus_gen.asp or call 888-469-6499.
University of Washington Professional & Continuing Education Certificate in Decision Making for Climate Change (online) – NEW!
In this online professional certificate program, you will develop an understanding of the causes of global warming and stay current with the most current thought on the climate change issues. Explore climate change as it relates to government policies, economics, and strategic planning. Learn how to develop and implement an effective response plan. Courses include: Strategic Planning for Adaptation to Climate Change, Climate Literacy, The Business of Mitigating Climate Change, and Policy Responses and Options. Program starts this fall. For more information, visit http://pce.uw.edu/ext/certificates/dec/dec_gen.asp or call 888-469-6499.
University of Washington Professional & Continuing Education Certificate in Low Impact Development (Seattle) – NEW!
Study the science, policy, design, and maintenance of Low Impact Development (LID) projects in this professional certificate program offered in Seattle. Develop a comprehensive understanding of LID as a process that involves many stakeholders working across public and private sectors, and gain project experience by conducting actual fieldwork. Approved by the University of Washington’s College of Engineering, Civil & Environmental Engineering Department. Information Meetings: 6/10, 5:30-7 p.m., Extension Downtown and 7/29, 5:30-7 p.m., UW Campus. Program starts this fall. For more information, visit http://pce.uw.edu/ext/certificates/lid/lid_gen.asp or call 888-469-6499.
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
More information coming soon.