Training & Education
Hackett Planning provides education, training, and capacity-building services that help communities and organizations better understand planning, housing, development, and community growth.
Through practical training, tailored education, and ongoing support, we help elected officials, municipal staff, nonprofit teams, and academic partners build the knowledge and confidence needed to make informed decisions and move projects forward.
Training & Education Services We Offer
Elected & Appointed Official Training
Hackett Planning provides training that helps elected and appointed officials understand planning, housing, development, and community decision-making.
City Staff Training
Hackett Planning provides practical training on planning processes, housing, development, community engagement, and other municipal topics.
Non-Profit Team Training
Hackett Planning provides customized education that helps nonprofit teams strengthen their planning knowledge and connect their work to broader community goals.
Housing Education
Hackett Planning provides education on housing policy, affordability, development patterns, and strategies for expanding housing opportunities.
Planning Education
Hackett Planning provides practical education on planning principles, land use, zoning, development, and community growth.
University Partnerships
Hackett Planning provides professional planning expertise to support university programs, courses, studios, research, and community projects.
Visiting Lectures
Hackett Planning provides guest lectures on planning, housing, community development, public engagement, and related topics.
Speaking Engagements
Hackett Planning provides customized presentations for conferences, workshops, professional organizations, community events, and other gatherings.
Additional Support
Hackett Planning also provides flexible planning support for organizations, academic programs, and community initiatives that need specialized expertise beyond traditional planning services. Support can be tailored to specific projects, ongoing needs, or partnerships, providing professional planning knowledge where and when it is needed.
Areas of Additional Support:
Texas Target Communities Support
Academic Program Support
Grant-Funded Project Assistance
Retainer-Based Planning Support