Advanced Certificate in Community Planning and Development

• Advanced Community Assessment: This unit will cover the latest methods and techniques for assessing community needs, assets, and capacities. Students will learn how to conduct comprehensive community assessments using both quantitative and qualitative data, and how to use this information to inform planning and development efforts.
• Strategic Planning for Community Development: This unit will focus on the development and implementation of strategic plans for community development. Students will learn how to engage stakeholders in the planning process, set goals and objectives, develop action plans, and monitor progress. The unit will also cover the role of evaluation in strategic planning and how to use data to make informed decisions.
• Urban Design and Land Use Planning: This unit will explore the principles of urban design and land use planning, including site analysis, site planning, and design guidelines. Students will learn how to create functional, sustainable, and aesthetically pleasing spaces that meet the needs of diverse communities.
• Community Economic Development: This unit will cover the economic development strategies and tools that can be used to promote job creation, business development, and wealth building in low- and moderate-income communities. Students will learn about the role of community development financial institutions, economic development corporations, and other key players in community economic development.
• Housing and Neighborhood Development: This unit will focus on housing and neighborhood development, including affordable housing, housing finance, and community revitalization. Students will learn about the various housing programs and policies that are available to support the development of affordable housing and how to use these resources to improve neighborhoods.
• Environmental Planning and Sustainability: This unit will cover the principles of environmental planning and sustainability, including green infrastructure, energy efficiency, and climate change adaptation. Students will learn how to incorporate environmental considerations into community planning and development efforts to create sustainable communities.
• Transportation Planning for Community Development: This unit will explore the relationship between transportation and community development, including the role of transportation in promoting economic development and access to opportunity. Students will learn about the various transportation planning tools and techniques that can be used to support community development.
• Public Participation and Community Engagement: This unit will focus on the importance of public participation and community engagement in community planning and development. Students will learn about the various techniques and approaches that can be used to engage