Welcome to the 2040 Planning Academy Online Program!

2040 Planning Academy is a free educational program for anyone who is interested in learning more about the role planning plays in building communities. The academy is intended to empower participants with the knowledge necessary to be engaged and involved in future planning processes. The academy was developed in 2016 around the following goals:

1. Educate residents about the role Planning plays in building communities.

2. Empower residents to effectively participate in future Planning processes.  

3. Build relationships  between staff, participants, and neighborhoods.

You can view the video for each Planning Academy session via the links below. The program session topics are:  

• Session 1: History of Planning in Charlotte

• Session 2: Community Planning

• Session 3: Transportation

• Session 4: Urban Design & Preservation

The City of Charlotte is committed to making our services and programs accessible to all. Upon request, auxiliary aids, written materials in alternative formats, language access and other reasonable accommodations or modifications will be provided. To make a request, please email cltfuture2040@charlottenc.gov or call 704-336-1440.