Apply for Workshop in Urban Data Storytelling - Hybrid

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 and provide details on how to complete your registration. If you have any questions or would like to request an extension for your registration, please contact us.

Apply for the 1-month virtual + 2-day in-person (May + June 4-5, 2025) program below.
‍‍Note: information is only saved 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

State/Province

Country

Are you applying as an individual or as a team?

Note that each individual participant is responsible for filling in an 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 a specific, real planning-related project of their choosing. This project will be the basis for the learning and assignments. This should be an active project related to urban planning or policy. It should be a project that you are familiar with and have clear goals for.

Q1: Please 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.

Q2 [Not required]: We strongly encourage you to come with a project. If you do not have a project in mind, please indicate your field of interest (e.g. housing, transportation, environment). We will do our best to accommodate you.

Q3: How do you hope the Workshop in Urban Data Storytelling will support your project?

Q4: [Not required] Please provide relevant supporting materials (e.g. link to your project website, attach relevant plans or reports related to your project, etc.)

Note that each individual participant is responsible for filling in an application.

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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.

Q1: 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

Q2: 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. fees are summarized in the table below. Payment is due upon acceptance into the training program.

Q1: Would you like to be considered for the need-based discounted registration?

Q2: [If "yes" to Q1] Please select the option that best describes your situation

Q3: [If “yes” to Q1] Please indicate your household size.

Q4: [If “yes” to Q1] Please select the appropriate range for your household income (CAD).

Q5: [If “yes” to Q1] Please note any other special circumstances that we should be aware of with regards to the need-based discounted registration or describe your situation 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 and will get back to you soon.

If you have questions about your application or the application process, please reach out to info@equitabledev.org.

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