People’s Planning Academy: 200 Years of Planning

People’s Planning Academy: 200 Years of Planning is a training to demystify city planning in Indianapolis and equip neighbors with tools to shape the future of their communities. The training will examine how history has shaped the built environment. By studying past choices, we can make better decisions for tomorrow and create a more inclusive, equitable, and just future. This year’s People’s Planning Academy is celebrating Indianapolis’ bicentennial and taking a critical look at the last 200 years of planning in our city.

Applications to be a part of this year’s People’s Planning Academy were due on April 23, 2021. 

Class Schedule
May 6, 6- 7 pm: Orientation
May 13, 6-7 pm: Let’s Talk About Local History
May 20, 6-7 pm: Planning & Zoning // Who Plans the City?
May 27, 6-7 pm: Understanding Development // Affordable Housing
June 3, 6-7 pm: Redlining & Housing Discrimination // Planning & Black Communities
June 10, 6-7 pm: Indy’s Transportation History // History of Our Waterways
June 17, TBD: Workshop
June 24, TBD: People’s Planning Academy Exhibition