Apply for Workshop in Urban Data Storytelling - In Person

We will review each application to ensure that both the participant and the project align with the goals of the training program and will be a good fit for the cohort. We will reach out to successful applicants via email on a rolling basis and no later than April 4, and provide details on how to pay and complete your registration. If you have any questions or would like to request an extension for your registration, please contact us.

Apply for the 5-day in-person (May 26-30, 2025) program below.
‍Submit your application by March 28!
Detailed pricing information can be found on the program page.
‍Note: Required fields are marked with an asterisk (*). You must complete all required fields within the current step in order to proceed to the next step. Information is not saved between steps, and will be saved only upon final submission.

Section 1: Applicant Information

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Job Title

(Please indicate your job title. You may also indicate if you are a student, or unemployed.)

Organization Name

Organization Website

Sector

City

Country

State

Province

Country Name

Are you applying as an individual or as a team?

(Note that each individual participant is responsible for submitting a separate application.)

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Section 2: Project Information

The Workshop in Urban Data Storytelling emphasizes applied, practical learning. As such, each team / individual participant will learn about, and practice, data analysis and storytelling using either a specific, real planning-related project of their choosing, or a generic case study supplied by the instructors.

Do you have a project in mind?

Please indicate your field of interest (e.g. housing, transportation, environment). We will do our best to accommodate your interests.

How do you hope the Workshop in Urban Data Storytelling will support your practice?

Describe a project you are working on, and which you would like to use for the workshop. Include information about (a) your project goals, (b) the project history/timeline, (c) key stakeholders for this project, and (d) how this project addresses a local urban issue.

How do you hope the Workshop in Urban Data Storytelling will support your project?

Provide relevant supporting materials (e.g. link to your project website, attach relevant plans or reports about your project, etc.)

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Section 3: Data and Skills

A significant portion of the Workshop focuses on helping you develop practical data processing, analysis, and visualization skills. The following questions will help us set a baseline understanding of your proficiency and interest, so that we can better support your learning should you be accepted into the program.

Please indicate your current skill level with each of the following data tools/software:

Excel or Google Sheets

Data cleaning, filtering, joining data, pivot tables, creating charts, etc.

ArcGIS, QGIS, or a similar geographic information system (GIS) software

Python, R, or other coding language

What are you most excited to show people or discover using data?

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Section 4: Need-Based Registration Discounts

Please refer to the program page for pricing information. Payment is due upon acceptance into the training program.

Would you like to be considered for the need-based discounted registration?

Select the option that best describes your situation

Indicate your household size

(Will only be used to assess need-based eligibility)

Select the appropriate range for your household income (CAD)

(Will only be used to assess need-based eligibility)

Explain any other special circumstances that we should be aware of with regards to the need-based discounted registration or describe your situation in greater detail if you selected Other

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Thank you for applying for the 2025 Workshop in Urban Data Storytelling. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis. You will be notified of a decision regarding your application no later than April 4.

If you have questions about your application or the application process, please contact us.

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