AI-Assisted Programming: Expanding Planners’ Digital Toolbox

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping how planners interact with technology. It offers new opportunities to create custom tools that once required advanced programming expertise. This presentation introduces AI-assisted programming and demonstrates how its use in building practical, web-based applications that support planning practice. Learn how AI can accelerate the development of interactive maps, community engagement platforms, and data dashboards - tools that make planning processes more transparent, accessible, and efficient.

Gain insight into the traps and limitations of relying on AI for programming. Leave with a clearer understanding of what AI can and cannot do, including potential issues with accuracy, bias, and privacy. Understanding these pitfalls will equip you with the knowledge to adopt AI responsibly and confidently.

Panelists emphasize AI's planning impact: lowering technical barriers so planners can focus on inclusive and equitable outcomes. Because AI-assisted programming reduces costs and speeds up development, it is especially suitable for small and mid-sized planning organizations working with limited budgets. Come away inspired, informed, and ready to experiment with AI in your own practice.
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