Student Zoning Academy

The goal of this class to is help you understand zoning and land use that brings life to what you've learned (or heard about) in school or seen in your community! This will be a virtual workshop geared towards STUDENTS and EARLY PROFESSIONALS across the planning spectrum! Whether you're interested in transportation, housing policy, urban design, organizing, advocacy, placemaking or even architecture - this is for YOU!

The fee for the workshop will be on a PAY WHAT YOU CAN/OFFER BASED scale! If you have any questions feel free to reach out via email desiree@drbtsurbanplanning.com

This workshop is aims to educate participants about the fundamental concepts of zoning, land use, and their implications for real estate and development within the community. Led and taught by DRBTS founder and urban planner, Desiree' 'Dee' Powell! Below are the key topics that will be covered during the workshop.

Understanding Zoning & Land Use

Technical definition, implications in real life, and how they function at the city level and in your neighborhood.

Zoning in Your Community

Participants will learn how zoning regulations are applied in their specific communities. This section will cover:

• Current zoning classifications

• Permitted and conditional uses

• Community involvement in zoning decisions

Real Estate and Development Needs

Understanding zoning is crucial for real estate professionals and developers. This segment will address:

• Strategies for navigating zoning regulations

• Opportunities for development within zoning frameworks

By the end of the workshop, our goal is to make sure you have a much better understanding of zoning, its importance to land use, and its impact on real estate and development in your community! See you soon :)