Big data/small data.. is there a difference and why will it matter to planners? This session introduces the concept of PlanTech, and practice of using place data for evidence-based planning and reporting. We will discuss the PIAs PlanTech Principles and a range of tools available to planners from low tech to high tech: from the ABS, to community sentiment, social media, spend, phone and more. We will discuss case studies of data being used in both strategic planning and place-based projects and consider the full spectrum of uses for place data - from decision making to capturing return on investment.

Designed For

Urban Planners, Councillors, Local Government Professionals, Architects, Industry Members, Business Consultants and Research Students.

Learning Outcomes 

• Learn about the theory and practice of PlanTech and place data
• Deep dive into different data sets and tools and when and how they can be used;
• Understand benefits and challenges of different platforms, tools and data sets

Presenter

Kylie Legge MPIA, Founding Director, Place Score Kylie is a leading voice in the evolving profession of placemaking. She is a founding Director of Place Partners, a multidisciplinary placemaking consultancy based in Sydney Australia as well as Place Score - the world's first place experience measurement tool. Her interests lie in the relationship between people and their urban environments and how we can work better collaboratively to create the kinds of places people want to spend time in.

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