The General Plan in California
Does your community need to update its General Plan? David Early, author of The General Plan in California, will share his insights on the policies and best practices associated with general plan preparation. Learn how to scope and budget a project, hire consulting assistance as necessary and finish the project in an efficient and comprehensive manner. Topics include:
- General plan law and requirements
- Data collection, mapping and land use inventories
- Preparing and evaluating alternatives
- Integration of CEQA
- Public involvement in general planning
- Sustainability in the general plan
Students will receive a copy of the book The General Plan in California published by Solano Press.
Section Notes
Students will need to purchase the textbook, The General Plan in California. A digital copy of the book can be purchased from Amazon.
This is an online, remote learning course, which consists of content and curriculum that is taught with pre-recorded and real time lectures, in addition to a real-time Q&A session with the instructor. Pre-recorded lectures and live sessions are accessed via our Canvas learning system and Zoom. Details regarding login information will be emailed out prior to the course start date.
This course will be available on Canvas from May 26 - 28, 2021. A live Zoom meeting will be held on Thursday, May 27 from 1:00-3:00PM PST.
Enrollment Policies
Drop requests (withdraw with a refund) will be approved, less a $30 processing fee, if the request is received seven calendar days before the course begins. Click here to view complete enrollment policy information including details on withdrawals and transfers.
Technical Requirements
Section Course Materials
The General Plan in California
Discounts
Capitol Corridor Rider
Group Discount
BIA
APA
Info Session Discount
AEP
Members can receive 10% discount on the course fee by entering the Coupon Code. If you don’t have your association discount code, contact UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education Student Services at (800) 752-0881.