Urban Data Science
Urban Studies · Data & Analytics
A policy-first data science course for city teams who need practical analysis, not abstract machine learning demos.
Clean and frame real urban datasets for decision-making.
Compare transport and housing outcomes using spatial evidence.
Design dashboards for planners, councillors, and community leaders.
Translate findings into an implementation memo.
Requirements
Spreadsheet fluency recommended.
Helpful for planners and policy analysts.
No prior GIS expertise required.
Section 1
Framing urban questions
Choosing the right city metric
Video · 12m
From census table to planning question
Reading · 16m
Map literacy for policy teams
Video · 20m
Section 2
Applied analysis
Transit accessibility analysis
Video · 19m
Housing vulnerability workshop
Project · 34m
Communicating uncertainty
Quiz · 11m
Mia Tan
Urban Planner
The policy translation angle is excellent. It feels designed for the real meetings we have with transport and finance teams.
Rahim Salim
City Analyst
Strong practical examples and a good balance between spatial tools and public-sector decision making.
Reading the city through transport, housing, and civic data
A preview lecture and curriculum walkthrough to help you judge fit before you enrol.
Professor of Urban Systems and Policy
Sara leads applied studio courses on urban resilience, transport equity, and data-informed planning for public sector leaders.
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