Texas Citizen Planner: Introduction to City Planning
- Type
- Course
- Date of Publication
- September 18, 2025
- Price
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Overview
Course Information
What does it mean to plan a city?
Texas City Planner: Intro to City Planning explores the role of planners, the evolution of city planning in the U.S., and the professional standards that guide today's work. You'll also review key Supreme Court cases that continue to shape the practice.
Whether you're new to planning or refreshing your knowledge, this course connects history, practice, and policy in one concise package.
Who's this for?
Designed for participants in the Texas Citizen Planner program, alumni, city planners, and elected/appointed officials
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand the concepts and professional practices of city planning
- Explain the history of city planning, especially within the United States
- Discuss pivotal U.S. Supreme Court cases that established the legal boundaries of zoning power
Course Length
This course will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. You can complete this course at your own pace. Your progress in the course will be saved if you exit AgriLife Learn.
You will have access to this course for 1 year before your account is unenrolled.
Enroll today and start building your foundation in city planning.
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