In this upcoming GIS workshop, we will go beyond simple map-making to tackle one of the most pressing challenges facing modern cities. Participants will step into the shoes of urban planners to explore how data-driven insights can transform a city’s environmental resilience.

What You Will Learn

The workshop will move through the entire lifecycle of a spatial project, shifting from raw data to actionable solutions. Here is a glimpse of what you will master:

• Data Refinement: You will learn how to isolate the specific variables that matter most to local communities.
• Layered Storytelling: By combining different types of geographic information, you will reveal hidden patterns that a single map could never show.
• The Art of Blending: We will experiment with advanced visual techniques to ensure that complex scientific data remains clear, legible, and impactful.
• Closing the Gap: You will identify specific service gaps where resources are currently missing, using digital tools to propose physical changes to the urban landscape.

Links and Resources

Starting map: Portland Urban Heat

Workshop Folder: Assets

Official Tutorial: Make a map | Documentation