Effective urban planning relies on actionable insights drawn from diverse and complex datasets. This course will introduce participants to data and design concepts, with hands-on exercises to allow them to build intuitive, data-driven dashboards.
The workshop begins with foundational principles of dashboard design, focusing on clarity, hierarchy, usability, and storytelling through data visualisation. Participants will explore best practices for selecting visualisations, prioritising information, and aligning design choices with their respective goals. A hands-on session will guide attendees through building dashboards using PowerBI, integrating a selection of sample datasets, and ensuring adaptability for various stakeholders.
By the end of the course, urban planners will have the skills to design and develop dashboards that enhance decision-making, streamline communication, and foster collaboration. This practical and engaging session bridges the gap between data complexity and actionable solutions, equipping planners to confidently tackle modern challenges.
Designed For
Town planners, strategic planners who wish to communicate with data
Learning Outcomes
- Learn design principles to communicate data to a specified audience
- Learn the basics of combining different datasets and choosing the right visualisations to allow others to explore and understand data more effectively
- Gain experience in building a dashboard using PowerBI
Presenters
Jan Christopher Quing
Jan is an urban planner, data analyst, and web developer with a passion for leveraging technology and data to inform policy and decision-making. With a background in software development and over three years in IT, he now applies his expertise at SGS and serves on the Planning Institute of Australia’s PlanTech Working Group.
Aline Raad
Aline is a senior consultant with over a decade of experience in the built environment, specialising in integrating geospatial data analytics into urban planning. As an architect and urban planner, she has contributed to city-shaping projects globally. Since joining SGS in 2022, she has focused on strategic planning, governance models and housing strategies.
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