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PUA 201: Urban Agriculture Skills for Planners
The Promise of Urban Agriculture
Introduction
Series Overview and Learning Objectives
The Promise of Urban Agriculture Study
About the Team
Course Overview
Course Learning Objectives
Course Instructors
Course User Guide
Accessibility Support
Meet the Farmers
Meet the Planners
Glossary
Pre-Course Survey: Tell Us About Yourself!
Defining Urban Agriculture
Learning Objectives
History of Agriculture in Cities, Part 1: Agriculture and Cities in the Early United States
History of Agriculture in Cities, Part 2: Birth of the Planning Profession
History of Agriculture in Cities, Part 3: Return to Cities and Food Systems Planning
What is Urban Agriculture?
Why Should Planners Care about Urban Agriculture?
Commercial Urban Agriculture and Jurisdictional Priorities
Worksheet: Urban Agriculture Inventory
A Planner's Perspective: Placing Urban Agriculture in Planning in Atlanta, GA
Test Your Knowledge: Defining Urban Agriculture
Maps and Stories about Urban Farms
Conclusion and Additional Resources
Determining the Value of Urban Agriculture
Learning Objectives
Refresher: What is Urban Agriculture?
Urban Agriculture's Quantifiable Value
Land-Based Value
Economic and Ecological Value
Social Value
A Planner's Perspective: The Value of Urban Agriculture in Franklin County, OH
Collecting Quantitative Data
Worksheet: Valuing Urban Agriculture
Telling Value: Qualitative Data Collection
Test Your Knowledge: Valuing Urban Agriculture
Conclusion
Effective Engagement Strategies to Plan for Urban Agriculture
Learning Objectives
Where to Start with Community Engagement
Partnering to Build Trust
A Planner's Perspective: Planning a Farm in Madison, WI
Case Studies and Resources on Cultivating Community
Clear and Creative Communication
Worksheets: Community Engagement Exercises
Conclusion
Urban Agriculture in Comprehensive Plans
Learning Objectives
Comprehensive Planning Overview
Comp Planning Process: Gathering and Analyzing Information
Comp Planning Process: Land Use Inventory
Comp Planning Process: Broader Vision and Goals
A Planner's Perspective: Comp Planning for Urban Agriculture in Rochester, NY
Acknowledging "Trade-Offs"
Worksheet: Mapping Urban Agriculture Priorities for Policy Change
Test Your Knowledge: Urban Agriculture and Comprehensive Planning
Conclusion and Additional Resources
Zoning Considerations for Urban Agriculture
Learning Objectives
Zoning Urban Agriculture: What’s Allowed?
Zoning Considerations Unique to Urban Agriculture: Structures
Zoning Considerations Unique to Urban Agriculture: Livestock and Multiple Uses
A Planner's Perspective: Zoning for Urban Agriculture in Pittsburgh, PA
Zoning Impacts on Land Access and Land Tenure
Zoning’s Impact on Commercial Viability
Urban Agriculture Ordinances
Over-Restriction and Underutilization
Worksheet: Siting an Urban Farm
Test Your Knowledge: Zoning Considerations for Urban Agriculture
Conclusion
Urban Agriculture Plans
Learning Objectives
What is an Urban Agriculture Plan?
Setting Up the Urban Agriculture Planning Process
Engaging Stakeholders
Urban Agriculture Plan Elements
Going Beyond Traditional Plan Elements
A Planner's Perspective: Planning for Urban Agriculture in Kansas City, MO
Test Your Knowledge: Urban Agriculture Plans
Conclusion and Additional Resources
Course Wrap Up and Resources
Wrap Up
Post-Course Survey: Reflecting on the Course!
Staying Connected After This Course Ends
Resources for This Course
USDA Resources for Urban Agriculture
Stories and Maps of Urban Farms
Where to Start with Community Engagement
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