I speak at regional and national conferences about technology tools for urban planning. I am frequently invited to speak to small groups about visualization and emerging technologies at firms.
Recent Presentations include:
Real-time Visualization of Place-based Comments, PlanningTech@DUSP MIT
What’s Next for Urban Planning Technology, APA National Conference, Bston
Selected presentations include:
Social Media for Urban Planning, National Association of Development Organizations; Technology for Growing Communities, Grand Valley Metro Council; Technology for Urban Planning, Making Plans, MUPP course, University of Illinois at Chicago
I create tutorials, webinars, and training sessions to help planners utilize tools. I am currently creating a webinar for the American Planning Association on government transparency and social media in planning practice.
FAR Series: How to use Google Earth and Sketchup to visualize FAR options on a parcel
I am currently creating a 12-part series for marketing managers at planning and architecture firms to:
- Rapidly develop a marketing strategy
- Create an effective social media plan
- Streamline workflow to get more done
- Put powerful tools to good use
Existing and emerging technologies can expand your reach. Some can be used for participation, others for collaboration, but all of them help planners and citizens create a story to build a deeper sense of place together. 
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