The Future of Urban Planning: Unpacking the 2023 Trend Report

12/27/23 • 24 min

Ready to venture into the future of urban planning? Join us as we discuss the 2023 Trend Report from the American Planning Association, spotlighting transformative trends that every planner should be aware of. From digitization and geoengineering to gender expansiveness and local priorities, we unpack the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. Hear our thoughts on the booming manufacturing sector, the burgeoning creator class, and the intriguing potential of the metaverse in planning. We wrap up season two by pondering what the next 20 years might hold for the planning industry. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation as we forecast the future and reflect on our journey so far.
Show Notes:

Download your copy of the 2023 Trend Report at https://www.planning.org/publications/document/9263250/
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Download your copy of the 2023 Trend Report at https://www.planning.org/publications/document/9263250/
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Get a copy of the book, just released in November at https://islandpress.org/books/people-planet-design
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Show Notes:

Further reading on the topic:
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- The Thunder Tree by Robert Michael Pyle
- Dan Burden Guides on Complete Streets
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To view the show transcripts, click on the episode at https://bookedonplanning.buzzsprout.com/
Episode Artwork by Tim Gouw on Unsplash

Booked on Planning - The Future of Urban Planning: Unpacking the 2023 Trend Report

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