Established in 2019, NPU University is a community engagement initiative that advances the Department of City Planning’s mission to facilitate thriving neighborhoods and public engagement in all our work. NPU-U aims to increase and strengthen the voices and skills of Atlantans by educating, empowering, and equipping them to serve as effective community representatives and leaders. NPU-U will provide the training residents need in order to make valuable contributions in civic decision-making settings and produce more equitable strategies for neighborhoods.
Through hands-on training and instruction from subject matter experts, thought leaders, and City of Atlanta staff, NPU-U helps explore best practices and solutions to challenges neighborhoods may face. Courses emphasize community-building principles and strategies, project planning, access to resources, and organizational leadership skills. University participants may be NPU leaders, neighborhood association or civic group officers, resident volunteers, community-based organization staff, business owners, local government staff, or any other aspiring community leaders, partners, or stakeholders.
whether students have never attended a community meeting or have never missed one, what students have in common is that they care about their neighborhoods and want to actively participate in building and shaping their communities, and empowering others to do the same.
Course registration opens 30 days before the class date. Please check our drop-down menu for updates and course listings.
REGISTER FOR NPU-U COURSES
- Thu, May 09Location is TBDMay 09, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMLocation is TBDThis two-hour in-person training will be conducted in collaboration with the City of Atlanta's Office of Housing and Community Development. Facilitators who have firsthand experience will lead participants through a simulation aimed at delving into the concept of housing affordability.
- Fri, May 17Phoenix TrailMay 17, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AMPhoenix Trail, 2077 W Point Ave, College Park, GA 30337, USA
- Thu, May 30ZoomMay 30, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDTZoomYou should register for this course if you are interested in identifying, analyzing, and following legislation at the various stages in the City of Atlanta legislative process.
- Thu, Jun 13ZoomJun 13, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDTZoomDiscover the Vision Zero initiative, which envisions a transportation system where individuals are free from the risk of fatal or serious injuries during their daily travels.
- Sat, Jun 15Location is TBDJun 15, 2024, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PMLocation is TBDIn a six-hour intensive training session, participants will grasp city planning fundamentals, zoning implications, and their effects on revitalizing communities. They'll also gain skills in strategically engaging with elected officials and policymakers and crafting resident-led action plans.
- Sat, Jun 22Location is TBDJun 22, 2024, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PMLocation is TBDUrban Plan Academy for Community Leaders is a one-day course designed to enhance community leaders’ understanding of the fundamental forces that affect real estate development. It focuses on the trade-offs and risks involved in the entitlement and negotiation process related to land use.