Urban Planning and GIS

Students will be introduced to a variety of publishing and presentation tools. The student will create engaging graphic presentations using current software tools and techniques relevant to various communication and presentation contexts.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

This course builds on the student's knowledge of spatial analysis and GIS techniques. This course will explore other elements of the ESRI suite of products to build on the students' knowledge of ArcGIS Pro. This course will enhance the students’ knowledge of the full ESRI suite of products to increase skill-set and future employability.

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 4
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Planning and development policy is constantly changing and evolving. This course will introduce the various levels of government involved in urban planning, particularly around policy development, and differentiate their role and involvement in planning in Ontario.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Rural planning has a long history in Ontario and is becoming increasingly important as growth pressures continue. This course will look at how land use planning shapes our non-urban communities and will investigate how different planning tools are used to ensure rural areas are both protected for the long-term as agricultural hubs, as well as investigate how planners balance growth pressures with rural opportunity.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

This course will explore communications and how to overcome communication barriers within stakeholder groups and with individuals. The course also emphasizes building the skills and knowledge needed to create an effective communication and stakeholder engagement plan. Participants will also learn leadership principles and tools for successfully managing stakeholder relationships.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

With evolving technical innovations, there are opportunities for cities to take advantage of Smart technology, particularly in the areas of transportation and energy use. Implementing these technologies can present challenges for cities with older buildings and infrastructure. This course explores the opportunities and challenges of Smart technology in urban planning.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.