Simulations

SimCity 2013

SimCity’s Impact and Evolution

The video game has inspired many people to pursue careers in planning. But, the newest version is also trying to better align the simulations with what planners face in the real world.

March 7, 2019 - Los Angeles Times

Simulation

The New Era of Planning Simulations

The continued improvement of digital technology should benefit evidence-based policy and decision-making. Welcome to a new era of planning simulations.

September 1, 2016 - Government Technology

Rental Construction

Sunday Funday: Game Simulates the Development Experience

Even though it's simplified, Inside the Rent provides a window into the logic of developers trying to get apartments built in New York City. The game's creators emphasize its educational value.

June 28, 2015 - Curbed NY

Introducing the Latest City-Building Simulation Game

The "Cities: Skylines" city-building simulation game enters the scene long dominated by SimCity.

March 30, 2015 - Greater Greater Washington

Transitmix Finds Professional Applications, Municipal Partners

Transitmix, an online tool for sketching out and testing fantasy transit routes, has evolved beyond its original mass appeal to become a trusted tool for transportation planners around the country.

February 9, 2015 - CityLab

SimBaghdad

New video game-like programs are enabling the U.S. military to train for deployment in the middle east. One program is modeled off the urban planning computer game SimCity.

January 12, 2010 - The Atlantic

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Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools

This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.

Planning for Universal Design

Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.