Planning Education, Uncertainty, and the Rapid Evolution of AI with Tom Sanchez, AICP

Planning Education, Uncertainty, and the Rapid Evolution of AI with Tom Sanchez, AICP

From American Planning Association by American Planning Association

May 27, 2026 · 35 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of AI on planning education and the importance of embracing uncertainty.

In this episode of the Trend Talk podcast, a companion series for the 2026 Trend Report for Planners , Joe DeAngelis, AICP, research manager at the American Planning Association (APA), chats with author and professor Tom Sanchez, AICP. The two engage in a thoughtful discussion about the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) technology and planning, reflecting on the unpredictability of the future, the importance of learning from past trends, and the need for planners to remain both cautious and open-minded. The conversation emphasizes embracing uncertainty, leveraging intelligence to adapt and innovate, and the value of collaboration. The 2026 Trend Report for Planners is created by APA in partnership with the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy. Episode URL: https://planning.org/podcast/planning-education-uncertainty-and-the-rapid-evolution-of-ai-with-tom-sanchez-aicp/

People in this episode

Host: Joe DeAngelis, AICP

Guest: Tom Sanchez, AICP

Topics covered

  • artificial intelligence
  • planning education
  • uncertainty
  • innovation
  • collaboration

Keywords

  • artificial intelligence
  • planning
  • uncertainty
  • collaboration
  • innovation
  • 2026 Trend Report

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: American Planning Association, Lincoln Institute of Land Policy

Books & works: 2026 Trend Report for Planners

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