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WEBINAR

The Planner’s Toolkit: Unifying Planning, GIS, and AI for Every Scale of Decision-Making

From long-range planning to everyday decisions with connected tools, data, and insights.

Date: Thursday, Oct 15, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM CST
Webinar: Live on Zoom
Who Should Attend?
→ City Managers & Administrators
→ Planning & Development Directors
→ Senior Planners & GIS Managers
→ Economic Development & Developer Services

What Will You Learn?

During this 45-minute session, we’ll look at how municipalities can connect planning, GIS, data, and AI to support better day-to-day decision-making.

  • Evaluate the Tech & AI Continuum: Differentiate between analytical AI designed for long-term, predictive scenario modeling and operational software optimized for daily permitting, zoning administration, and workflow automation.

  • Operationalize the Comprehensive Plan: Establish proven administrative frameworks for translating the outputs of complex scenario plans into actionable, day-to-day decision-making processes that municipal staff can easily execute.

  • Analyze Real-World Tech Deployments: Examine direct case studies from Midwest municipal leaders detailing how they audited their technological infrastructure, matched specific tools to specific planning functions, and successfully integrated AI to augment staff capabilities.

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Speakers & Hosts

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Brian Werschem

Municipal Planner, Muskegon Charter Township

17+ years of experience in planning, zoning, and municipal operations, with hands-on expertise in municipal planning, zoning administration, and development review.
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Christopher Khorey

Vice President, McKenna

Planning professional with expertise in zoning, land use planning, economic development, and mobility, working with communities to develop practical planning and zoning strategies.
 
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Suhag Kansara

CEO & Founder, ViewPro

Urban planning and GIS technology leader helping government agencies modernize planning and operations through connected GIS, data, and workflows.