Delve into the concepts, processes and technologies used to create healthy communities.<br>Program Highlights<br>Have you ever wondered why our cities and communities look the way they do Are you curious to learn about how decisions get made in communities Or do you want to be part of a multi-discipline team that creates new exciting urban areas <br>The Urban and Regional Planning Technician - Geographic Information Systems (GIS) program will provide you this foundation and knowledge through:<br> Laws and policies that shape our urban environments. Design with Computer Aided Design (CAD) software.<br> Geographic Information Systems (GIS), spatially representing data.<br> Three-dimensional (3D) visualization software.<br>Benefit from a full year of work experience with three back-to-back co-op terms. <br><br>What you'll learn<br>Land use planning principles, concepts and planning policy used to shape healthy and sustainable communities. <br> Urban infrastructure, transportation technology <br> Computer Aided Design (CAD), plan reading, graphics and visualization skills used to support the creation of communities <br> Urban Design, neighbourhood development, subdivision design and site planning How to read and interpret provincial policy, official plans and zoning by-laws <br>How to analyze development applications, prepare planning reports and make successful presentations.