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UrbanPlan harnesses the power of experiential learning to help students gain an understanding of the complex nature of land-use decisions and the role each of us plays in creating better communities. UrbanPlan is practical, realistic, dynamic, and challenging – and that’s on purpose. By providing the chance to put theory into practice, UrbanPlan helps our audience – high school students, university students, public officials or community members – think critically about the fundamentals of real estate.

Once volunteers have completed our day-long training, they are eligible to serve in classrooms and workshops as Facilitators or as members of a mock City Council for final presentations. They are tasked with challenging students to think more critically about the UrbanPlan issues. As an UrbanPlan volunteer, you will:

• Make an impact in the community and on the next generation of citizens
• Enjoy professional development and knowledge sharing
• Network with peers across the real estate and land-use industries

What

UrbanPlan is a realistic, engaging, and academically demanding classroom-based curriculum in which students learn about the fundamental forces that affect development. Its mission is to cultivate a sophisticated level of discourse among local stakeholders involved in land use decisions through the education of tomorrow’s voters and leaders as a way to create better communities.

How

Volunteers serve either as a Facilitator, who challenges students to improve their proposals, or a City Council Member, who selects a recipient for the request for proposals.

Why

Volunteers gain lifelong connections with fellow community leaders and cultivate the next generation of industry leaders.