Local Planning Handbook: 2050 PlantIt

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