Category Archives: planning

What the Data Center Boom Means for Planners

Posted on February 26, 2026 by Tom Sanchez

A few thoughts on the increasing concerns about data centers as part of the AI boom. Read it on Planetizen at: https://www.planetizen.com/blogs/137025-what-data-center-boom-means-planners

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AI for Planners Explained: Urban Digital Twins

Posted on January 29, 2026 by Tom Sanchez

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The Dos and Don’ts of Using AI in Community Engagement for Urban Planners

Posted on November 27, 2025 by Tom Sanchez

AI can help planners make sense of lots of community input and hear from those who don’t usually show up. But it shouldn’t replace real conversations. Be upfront about how stakeholders’ input is used and ensure the process remains fair. In short, AI can be super helpful, but only if planners use it thoughtfully. Continue reading →

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Will Urban Planners Lose Their Jobs to AI?

Posted on September 25, 2025 by Tom Sanchez

AI can already draft policy briefs, summarize reports, and even sketch out scenarios, work that once performed by interns and junior planners. Continue reading →

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Summer 2025 Urban Planning Citation Update

Posted on September 7, 2025 by Tom Sanchez

The updated citation data have just been posted at ScholarMetrics. Thanks to those of you who provided corrections, updates, and other faculty information. As mentioned before, there is no (easy) way to provide real-time updates due to Google Scholar limitations. I … Continue reading →

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CALL FOR CHAPTER PROPOSALS

Posted on April 12, 2025 by Tom Sanchez

CALL FOR CHAPTER PROPOSALS
Proposal Submission Deadline: July 31, 2025, The Handbook of AI and Urban Planning, edited by Thomas W. Sanchez (Texas A&M) Continue reading →

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Winter 2025 Urban Planning Citation Update

Posted on December 26, 2024 by Tom Sanchez

The updated citation data have just been posted at ScholarMetrics. Continue reading →

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The Ethical Concerns of Artificial Intelligence in Urban Planning

Posted on July 7, 2024 by Tom Sanchez

See our new open access article in the Journal of the American Planning Association on the ethics of AI in planning. Co-authors Marc Brenman, Xinyue Ye, and I welcome your comments. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/01944363.2024.2355305

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Winter 2024 Urban Planning Citation Update

Posted on December 8, 2023 by Tom Sanchez

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Planning With Artificial Intelligence

Posted on June 25, 2023 by Tom Sanchez

PAS REPORT 604 Artificial intelligence is a potentially transformative tool for the planning profession. This PAS Report introduces the knowledge and skills planners need to use appropriate AI methods in the service of creating more livable, resilient, and sustainable communities. … Continue reading →

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