PlanIt is a technical assistance program designed to equip local planners, consultants, elected officials, and technical staff with the knowledge and tools necessary to meet statutory requirements for comprehensive plans while also offering hands-on training and guidance to support more ambitious, inclusive, and impactful planning efforts.
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Webinars:
April 2026
Transit Planning 101
Learn the principles that transit service planners consider when making service decisions, aiding them in their local planning when considering topics like land use, housing and local transportation.
Tuesday, Apr 7, 2026
1:00 PM
Transportation
Comprehensive Planning in A Regional Context
The second installment of a Metro Cities webinar series about local comprehensive planning and its context within a regional planning framework.
Thursday, Apr 9, 2026
12:00 PM
Land Use
On the Right Path: Building Parks and Trails into Your Community Vision
Learn about the unique Regional Parks and Trails System structure, requirements for comprehensive plans, and additional recommendations to help keep your plan and community on the right path.
Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026
2:00 PM
Regional Parks and Trails
Active Transportation Funding Overview
This is about the Active Transportation solicitation, learn how to apply for funding, and see how the planning category in the solicitation relates to local comprehensive planning.
Thursday, Apr 23, 2026
11:00 AM
Transportation
Water Planning in Local Comprehensive Plans: What’s Required and Where to Start
This webinar provides a practical overview of water-related expectations for comprehensive plan updates and the tools available to support your work.
Wednesday, Apr 29, 2026
12:00 PM
Water
May 2026
Technical Assistance for Comprehensive Planning
The third and final installment of a Metro Cities webinar series about local comprehensive planning and its context within a regional planning framework.
Thursday, May 7, 2026
12:00 PM
Land Use