All Things Urban

Say you work in urbanism. The next question is almost always the same: "Oh, so you're a city planner?" Not quite. City planning is one path inside urbanism, an important one, but just one.

GIS skills have become essential for urban professionals and the key applications that can transform your work. But knowing you need GIS skills and actually acquiring them are two different things. Most urban professionals face significant obstacles when trying to learn GIS while maintaining a full-time career.

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology has evolved from a specialized technical skill to an essential competency for urban professionals. Whether you're an urban planner, architect, transport consultant, or policy maker, GIS skills can dramatically enhance your career prospects and project outcomes. This guide explores why GIS matters for urban practitioners and the most impactful applications you should know.

The urban field is changing fast. Climate adaptation, new mobility models, digital tools, and AI driven workflows are reshaping what employers expect from today’s urban professionals. Whether you work in planning, design, mobility, research, sustainability, or urban tech, staying competitive means upgrading your skills in a strategic, intentional way. This guide breaks down the key skills urbanists need in 2026 to grow, adapt, and thrive.

Urbanism is one of the fastest-growing and most interdisciplinary career fields today. From housing and mobility to climate adaptation, public space design, and data-driven planning, the opportunities are diverse and global. But with so many career paths in urbanism, how do you identify the niche where you can truly thrive?

Whether you're just starting your journey in urbanism or you're already shaping the cities of tomorrow, these carefully curated books will deepen your understanding of what makes cities work –and what doesn't.

Welcome to our interview series in partnership with the EIT Urban Mobility Master School, where we spotlight inspiring young urbanists passionate about sustainable city development. This series delves into the diverse and dynamic career paths of emerging professionals dedicated to shaping sustainable and livable cities. Through their stories, we explore the challenges, achievements, and impact of their work, providing inspiration and insights for anyone interested in the future of urban mobility and sustainable urban development. This time, we speak to Olajumoke Beyioku, a Building Engineer and urban mobility professional whose decade-long career has impacted city planning.

Unlock the power of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and take your skills to the next level. Whether you’re looking to optimize mobility, enhance sustainability, or improve community engagement, GIS helps you make smarter, data-driven decisions about cities. Learn how to leverage GIS to elevate your career, increase your salary, or even transition to freelancing or consulting.