Urban Plan Academy for Community Leaders is a one-day course offered in partnership with the Urban Land Institute of Atlanta. The course is designed to help neighborhood leaders navigate the complexities of advocating for community priorities when presented with development plans. With a focus on the trade-offs and risks involved in the entitlement and negotiation process and related to land use, the course enhances the student's understanding of the fundamental forces that affect development. Through a project-based approach, students will engage in a scenario involving a city-led redevelopment effort -- honing their negotiation skills with the fictional city's elected officials, neighborhood, the development team, and the community.

 

Summer 2026 Workshop - Saturday, June 27, 2026 

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Program Format: In-person 
Schedule: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Lunch provided
Location: To Be Announced - within City limits 
Program Cost: Urban Plan Academy for Community Leaders is free and made possible through public funding and City of Atlanta resources. 

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Who Should Apply?

 

We are seeking 25 participants who:

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• Are 18 years or older

• Reside within the Atlanta city limits (or are a City of Atlanta employee) 

• Can attend the workshop in its entirety

• Are actively involved in their community and can supply references

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​* You do not need prior experience in urban planning to apply. We welcome participants from a wide range of professional, educational, and lived backgrounds who are interested in learning more about community development, civic engagement, and the future of Atlanta’s neighborhoods.

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How Do I Apply?

 

Applications are now open for the Summer 2026 cohort through Friday, June 5, 2026.​​​​​​​​​​​

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For questions, contact: 
📧  NPU-U@AtlantaGA.gov 
📞 (404) 895-7828​​