People. Place. Power.

A Planning School for Residents Ready to Shape Their Communities

Planning is happening. Let’s make sure education is part of it.


When residents understand the process, they gain the power to shape what gets built, where investments go, and how decisions are made.

That’s where People. Place. Power. comes in.


This is not your average planning class. It's a hands-on, people-first planning education program designed for residents, with residents, and in community.

What You'll Learn

Through our interactive modules and an optional mix of virtual and in-person sessions, we break down the planning process in clear, accessible language—and connect it to your everyday experiences. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to:

  • Understand the basics of zoning, land use, and development review

  • Demystify the process behind public meetings, community input, and planning timelines

  • Recognize how planning decisions affect housing, transportation, schools, and more

  • Identify your community’s leverage points—and how to use your voice to influence change

  • Engage with confidence in planning meetings, coalitions, and public comment

Whether you’ve never attended a city meeting or you're already organizing your block, this school will deepen your understanding and sharpen your tools.

How It Works

We meet you where you are—with flexible, accessible learning options:

  • 🖥️ Virtual Learning Modules: Self-paced and easy to follow, filled with real-life examples and short videos.

  • 🧑🏽‍🏫 Live Virtual Events: Interactive sessions with planners, organizers, and residents who’ve been in your shoes.

  • 🏙️ In-Person Community Workshops: Local, hands-on events that ground the lessons in the places you care about.

Who It's For

This school is for everyday people who care about their neighborhoods. You don’t need a degree in planning—you just need curiosity, community, and a desire to make a difference.

Whether you're in a city undergoing redevelopment, a rural town facing change, or a suburb trying to hold onto its identity—this school is for you.

Let’s Build With People, Not Just Around Them.

Sign up now to get notified when enrollment opens, or contact us at hello@guidedbycommunity.com to learn how to bring the school to your area.

Because where planning happens, people should have power.