Want to learn more about how planning shapes the Sacramento community? The City’s Community Development Department is encouraging Sacramento residents, business owners and others to apply to its 2024 Planning Academy.  

This free 11-week program offers an insightful look into the fundamentals of city planning and encompasses diverse topics such as housing, historic preservation, urban design and climate action planning. 

“The Planning Academy equips Sacramentans to become strong advocates for a well-planned community,” said Tom Pace, the City’s Community Development director “It’s inspiring to see our alumni contribute significantly in various city roles, including commissions and the City Council.” 

Classes will take place Monday evenings in person and virtually March 4 through May 13, including two interactive Saturday field trips. The course concludes with a graduation ceremony and a special presentation at a City Council meeting.  

Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. Jan. 31, 2024. 

More than 500 Sacramento residents, business owners and community leaders have graduated from the Planning Academy since its inception in 2002. 

For further details and the application link, please visit the Planning Academy webpage. 

For any inquiries, please contact Alexi Wordell, Associate Planner, at (916) 808-7856 or awordell@cityofsacramento.org.