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Writing about AI in the early stages of its adoption into urban planning presents unique challenges—technologies and applications evolve rapidly, and what we understand today may significantly shift tomorrow. Nevertheless, this book aims to introduce planners to AI, outlining essential concepts, terminologies, and methodologies. My fascination with the intersection of computer technology and urban planning began 40 years ago, during my graduate studies at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. My master’s thesis, conducted under the guidance of my advisor, Steve French, was a survey examining computer usage among California city and county planning agencies. At that time, approximately 60 percent of these agencies had computers in their organizations, another 20 percent expected to have them soon, and the other 20 percent did not see a real need for computers. This early exploration, driven by Steve’s guidance, sparked my long-standing interest in computers, data analysis, and applications to urban planning. AI now promises to reshape urban planning, potentially exceeding even the impacts of computerization. Its capacity to analyze vast data sets, predict complex trends, and generate innovative solutions positions it as a profound force, not just for analytical methods, but also for creativity, problem-solving, and decision-making processes in planning. As with many technological innovations, however, AI also introduces ethical, practical, and organizational challenges. Understanding both AI’s current capabilities and its limitations is essential for planners, even as we acknowledge the rapid and unpredictable nature of its evolution. This book addresses some of these complexities, not by providing definitive answers but by introducing urban planners to core AI topics— such as machine learning, neural networks, natural language processing, computer vision, and generative AI. By building this foundational understanding, planners can begin to integrate AI tools more effectively into their daily practices, engage constructively with technical specialists, and critically assess the appropriateness of these technologies in different planning contexts. Ultimately, this work is intended as a starting point. It encourages planners to continue exploring and educating themselves in AI, preparing for a future where AI applications will become increasingly common, sophisticated, and indispensable in shaping our urban environments. In reflecting on the adoption of AI for urban planning, the words of Carl Sagan seem quite appropriate: “We’ve arranged a civilization in which most crucial elements profoundly depend on science and technology.” This underscores planners’ need to understand the powerful technologies we increasingly rely upon, ensuring they are used thoughtfully, ethically, and effectively.