People’s Planning Academy: 200 Years of Planning

People’s Planning Academy: 200 Years of Planning

Learn how city planning guides Indy's growth and change

  • 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