EXT2538 - School of Cities: Workshop in Urban Data Storytelling
Program Description
The Workshop in Urban Data Storytelling (WUDS) is a condensed, in-depth training program designed to help aspiring and practicing city building professionals leverage data analysis and storytelling to strengthen and advance planning-related projects in their communities.
The workshop emphasizes applied, practical learning through in-person workshops supplemented with asynchronous content. Participants will learn about, and practice, data analysis and storytelling using a specific planning-related project. By the end of the training, learners will produce a presentation combining their narrative and data skills. By focusing on real-world applications, the program ensures learners gain the ability to analyze complex urban data and translate findings into impactful stories to inform decision making.
In 2025, two versions of WUDS are being offered:
Hybrid Version: 1 month of virtual learning + 2-days in-person (May 2025 + June 4-5, 2025). This version is geared towards practitioners who are interested in diving deeper into narrative and data storytelling for a specific project. Preference will be given to applicants who have a specific, planning-related project they wish to use as the basis for the training.
In-Person Version: 5-days fully in-person preceded by a virtual orientation (May 9-30, 2025). This version is geared towards learners who are interested in a stronger emphasis on technical skills, such as data processing, GIS, and coding. For this version, learners are not required to bring their own project.
Please contact us at info@equitabledev.org with your dietary needs or restrictions.
Policy on Accommodation
The University of Toronto, the School of Cities, and EDDIT are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable community for all learners. We recognize and respect the diverse learning needs of our learners, and we strive to provide an accessible learning environment that both meets the needs of learners and preserves the essential requirements of our courses and programs. To that end, the University provides reasonable learning accommodations for participants with disabilities in accordance with the terms of the Ontario Human Rights Code. This is a collaborative process that acknowledges our collective obligation to develop an accessible learning environment. If you have a disability for which an accommodation will facilitate your participation, we encourage and welcome you to contact the EDDIT team at info@equitabledev.org.