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GIS AND SPATIAL ANALYSIS FOR
URBAN PRACTITIONERS
URBAN PRACTITIONERS
Level Up Your Urban Career with Mastery in GIS and Spatial Analysis.
Co-produced by Juan Pablo Corral and All Things Urban.
Co-produced by Juan Pablo Corral and All Things Urban.
INTERACTIVE, ONLINE SKILL-BUILDING COURSE
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- TIME COMMITMENT:
6 weeks; up to 4 hours per week - FORMAT:
online, live & recorded lessons, weekly live sessions + Q&A - SOFTWARE:
QGIS, open source and powerful GIS software
Join the waitlist for the next cohort to get 20% off!
NEED PRACTICAL GIS SKILLS FOR YOUR CAREER?
This course is tailored specifically for urban professionals, offering targeted, practical skills that you can apply immediately in planning, site analysis, consultancy, and more.
Led by a proven industry expert in the urban sector, this course cuts through the noise, focusing on the most relevant tools—no lengthy, unspecialized videos or generic tutorials here.
In just 6 weeks, you’ll sharpen your expertise and get equipped to increase your salary, expand your job and business opportunities, and offer a wider range of professional services, as GIS skills are quickly becoming essential in the urban field.
You also have the chance to get access to live Q&A sessions and personalized feedback and coaching, ensuring you receive guidance tailored to your unique goals.
This course is tailored specifically for urban professionals, offering targeted, practical skills that you can apply immediately in planning, site analysis, consultancy, and more.
Led by a proven industry expert in the urban sector, this course cuts through the noise, focusing on the most relevant tools—no lengthy, unspecialized videos or generic tutorials here.
In just 6 weeks, you’ll sharpen your expertise and get equipped to increase your salary, expand your job and business opportunities, and offer a wider range of professional services, as GIS skills are quickly becoming essential in the urban field.
You also have the chance to get access to live Q&A sessions and personalized feedback and coaching, ensuring you receive guidance tailored to your unique goals.
WHY THIS COURSE?
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TAILORED FOR URBAN PROFESSIONALSWe focus solely on the GIS skills and techniques that matter most in urbanism — no generic content, just the highly relevant tools and training you actually need. -
LIVE SUPPORT & NETWORKINGEngage with industry pros during live sessions, ask real-time questions, and grow your professional network with peers and instructors alike. -
PRACTICAL PROJECTS AND MENTORSHIPWork on real-world urban projects and get personalized feedback from the course instructor. You’ll not only learn but also directly apply your skills to advance your career. -
EXCLUSIVE KNOWLEDGE & TOOLSLearn cutting-edge QGIS techniques tailored for urban analysis. Our hands-on, practical approach ensures you gain only the skills that truly matter in your work. -
TIME-EFFICIENT LEARNINGWe know you're busy. That’s why we deliver a streamlined, hyper-focused experience that teaches you the most useful tools without wasting your time on fluff. -
BOOST YOUR CAREER AND SALARYEnhance your job prospects and increase your salary by at least 10-15%, as GIS skills are quickly becoming a must for professionals in the urban field.
GET ACCESS TO A ONE-OF-A-KIND, MOST COMPREHENSIVE QGIS GUIDE
Enroll in the course and unlock exclusive access to "QGIS for Urban Practitioners," the most comprehensive guide about QGIS specifically designed for urban professionals. This one-of-a-kind resource provides clear, step-by-step instructions, giving you the essential and advanced tools to tackle the unique challenges of city planning, transportation, housing, and environmental management. Whether you're new to GIS or looking to sharpen your skills, this guide will equip you with everything you need, serving as your go-to reference throughout the course and your professional career.
COURSE IN NUMBERS
- 15+
hoursof live, hands-on sessions with the course instructor, featuring interactive classes and weekly 1-hour Q&A sessions for Advanced and Premium students. - 50+
toolshands-on tools to master, including techniques for layer creation, visualization, exporting, isochrones, spatial analysis, and overlap analysis. - 150+
datasetsoffering access to a wide range of real-world geospatial resources and links that you can immediately apply to your projects, ensuring you have everything you need to practice and refine your skills.
WHO'S THIS COURSE MADE FOR?
This course isn’t generic. It’s specifically tailored for:
- URBAN PLANNERS, DESIGNERS, AND ARCHITECTSGet the GIS tools that will supercharge your project planning, zoning, and site analysis with powerful data-driven insights.
- TRANSPORT & URBAN MOBILITY PROFESSIONALSMaster GIS to optimize and innovate urban transport solutions. Learn to analyze and visualize traffic data, optimize routes, and design sustainable mobility systems that enhance city livability and efficiency.
- REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS & CONSULTANTSLearn how to analyze market trends and development opportunities with GIS, making yourself indispensable to clients.
- PUBLIC SECTOR WORKERS AND POLICY MAKERSHarness the power of GIS to drive smarter urban planning, infrastructure development, and policy decisions based on precise spatial data.
- PROFESSIONALS IN CAREER TRANSITIONSwitching from architecture, design, or another field into the urban sector? This course gives you the GIS skills you need to hit the ground running and excel in your new role.
- RESEARCHERS AND ACADEMICSLeverage GIS for urban studies, social science, or environmental research to uncover key patterns and relationships that matter.
WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY ❤️
More than 200 urban professionals from over 35 countries have graduated with advanced GIS skills from our program. Read success stories and reviews from some of them below.
DETAILED COURSE STRUCTURE
Gain practical skills, hands-on experience, and expert insights to apply in real-world scenarios.
In Module 1, you’ll dive into the fundamentals of GIS, with a focus on urban applications. Learn what GIS is, why it matters for spatial decision-making, and how it’s used in real scenarios like zoning checks and development planning. Explore core concepts like vector and raster data, field types, and how to source data from files or online servers. You’ll begin developing spatial reasoning through Exploratory Spatial Data Analysis (ESDA) and see GIS in action with a case study on Liverpool’s urban growth and heritage. We’ll finish with an overview of key GIS tools, focusing on QGIS – the open-source software used throughout the course.
In Module 2, you’ll set up QGIS and learn the essential workflows for bringing data into your project. Get started by installing the software and exploring key interface elements like the Browser and Layers panels. Learn how to add basemaps using XYZ tiles or the QuickMapServices plugin, and load spatial layers from files, databases, and online services such as WMS and ArcGIS REST. You’ll get familiar with vector and raster formats, and understand the difference between local and server-hosted data. Finally, dive into map projections and learn how to manage Coordinate Reference Systems (CRS) at the project and layer level. By the end, you’ll have a working QGIS setup and the skills to align and prepare data for analysis.
In Module 3, you'll deepen your understanding of how to manage, analyze, and visualize spatial data in QGIS. You'll work with the attribute table – editing, filtering, and creating fields – and use statistics, histograms, and scatterplots to explore data patterns. You’ll also learn how to create and edit layers, add new features, and export or duplicate datasets. Geometry tools like centroids and area calculations will help you analyze spatial forms. Finally, you'll apply core styling techniques – single symbol, categorized, graduated, and heatmap – to effectively communicate your data, with tips for saving and reusing styles across projects.
In Module 4, you’ll explore advanced QGIS tools for geospatial analysis and data processing. Learn how to quickly access essential tools, perform common geoprocessing tasks, and utilize advanced geometry functions. Discover techniques for detailed spatial analysis, including statistics and overlap analysis, and manage your data with tools for joining and splitting layers. Enhance your visualizations with techniques like heatmaps and 3D displays.
Module 5 delves into managing and exporting your QGIS projects. You’ll learn how to link tables to geospatial layers, perform calculations with the field calculator, and export maps with customizable options. Discover solutions for common issues and explore top plug-ins for added functionality, such as geocoding, isochrones and project sharing.
In this final module, students will focus on recreating a methodology through a real-world case study. Participants will explore various data sources to analyze the development potential of specific urban areas using multilayer and statistical analysis in QGIS. This hands-on experience will deepen their understanding of QGIS capabilities while honing their analytical skills. Advanced and Premium tier students will apply this methodology to formulate their own questions and assess their findings based on the same framework.
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
- JUAN PABLO CORRALMaster of City Design and Social Science from the London School of Economics | Master of Architecture | Urban Planner and Architect specializing in GIS and Spatial Data Analysis for Urban Studies and Real Estate Consultancy.10+ years of extensive GIS experience in Urban Projects
Led and contributed to over 50 international GIS consulting projects in urban design and planning, developing expertise in spatial data acquisition, visualization, and spatial analysis techniques that directly apply to urban professionals.
Secured APA (American Planning Association) course provider status for a GIS software company by developing and delivering two high-impact courses. Over 150 urban planners have reviewed and benefited from specialized GIS training, advancing their skills and career growth.
Taught GIS, urban design, and planning at top universities, blending theory with practical application. Collaborated on research projects with renowned institutions such as the Harvard Graduate School of Design and the London School of Economics, where he earned a master’s degree in City Design.
CHOOSE THE PERFECT PLAN FOR YOUR JOURNEY
Next Cohort Start: End of 2025 / Early 2026
Join the waitlist here – be the first to know + get 20% off!
⚠️ Limited Seats – High Demand
Instalment options and Student discounts are available with some plans starting from just €79/month.
Join the waitlist here – be the first to know + get 20% off!
⚠️ Limited Seats – High Demand
Instalment options and Student discounts are available with some plans starting from just €79/month.
SELF–STUDY
Enrollment closed – join the waitlist (link below)
You can pay in installments
Enrollment closed – join the waitlist (link below)
You can pay in installments
€319
- For independent learners who want to master GIS skills at their own pace.
- Full access to self-paced learning materials from the start of the course, including 15+ QGIS projects and 50+ slides from the course.
- 5 video lessons to get you started with QGIS – covering installation, interface, basemaps, data loading, and projections.
- 5 live training sessions with the instructor, walking you through each topic step-by-step with practical demos. Recordings will be available after each session.
- 50+ detailed instructor slides covering essential QGIS topics for effective learning and easy reference.
- Access to "QGIS for Urban Practitioners" Guide – the most comprehensive handbook available for urban professionals.
- 4 months of continued access to all course materials post-completion, for extensive review and application.
- Receive a Certificate of Attendance upon fulfilling course participation requirements.
ADVANCED
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You can pay in installments
Enrollment closed – join the waitlist (link below)
You can pay in installments
€649
- For professionals ready to deepen their GIS skills with exclusive data sources, live Q&A feedback sessions, and access to a global urbanist community.
- Includes everything from the Self-Study plan, plus:
- Immediate access to the Exclusive GIS Library – a curated list of 150+ global GIS data portals for urban practitioners.
- Weekly practical homework exercises to apply what you learn, based on real-world case studies.
- Weekly Q&A and Homework Feedback sessions with the professor (5 sessions total). Bring your own questions, challenges, and datasets for live feedback and discussion. You can pre-submit questions for Q&A sessions if you can’t attend live – answers will still be shared in the recordings.
- 8 months extended access to all course materials, supporting deeper learning and skill refinement after course completion.
- Closed chat space for course students – collaborate, ask questions, and exchange resources with peers from around the world.
- Individual written feedback from the course professor on your final portfolio project.
- Certificate of Successful Completion awarded upon successful submission of the final project.
PREMIUM
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You can pay in installements
Enrollment closed – join the waitlist (link below)
You can pay in installements
€1390
- For those who want it all – live training, direct mentorship, personalized feedback and advice from the course instructor, and extended community access.
- Includes everything from the Advanced plan, plus:
- 3 personalized 1:1 coaching sessions with the course professor, Juan Pablo – starting with a 30-minute introductory session to define your goals and areas of focus, followed by two 1-hour deep-dive sessions tailored to your individual needs, whether it's mastering advanced GIS, planning your next career step, or developing a project or consultancy.
- Direct chat access with the professor and priority support from the All Things Urban team for guidance and personalized support between sessions.
- 1:1 call to discuss your ongoing work or receive an in-depth review of your final portfolio project. During this personalized session, Juan Pablo Corral will provide detailed feedback on your project –highlighting its strengths, identifying areas for improvement, and offering tailored recommendations for further development.
- 12 months of extended access to all course materials.
- Priority access to future courses and expert-led workshops (e.g. data visualization, spatial storytelling, etc).
- Certificate of Advanced Achievement: Signed by the professor and All Things Urban, with a special Premium distinction that reflects your dedication, mentorship, and advanced project work – perfect for sharing on LinkedIn, your CV, and your portfolio.
ASKING YOUR EMPLOYER TO COVER THE COST?
We’ve prepared a short PDF you can share with them. We can also provide an invoice or send a secure online payment link. Just email us at community@allthingsurban.net and we’ll be happy to help.
TEAM PACKAGES FOR GIS AND SPATIAL ANALYSIS EXPERTISE
Empower your team with critical skills in GIS and Spatial Analysis with our focused QGIS course.
Tailored Learning Options:
Tailored Learning Options:
- CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPSponsor individual or multiple team members in our upcoming cohort. Learn how QGIS can be directly applied to enhance your projects.
- BUNDLE PACKAGESUpskill multiple team members at a reduced rate, ensuring your team is equipped with the latest GIS techniques.
- CUSTOM PROGRAM + CONSULTINGRequest a tailored training program, designed to meet your specific organizational needs, complete with expert consulting support.
QGIS SKILLS THAT YOU WILL LEARN IN JUST 6 WEEKS:
Download, install, and set up QGIS (version 3.34 LTR recommended).
- Import data from various sources (files, databases, servers).
- Convert and change data file formats.
- Organize layers using groups, subgroups, and thematic grouping.
- Select and apply map projections.
- Reproject layers to match project settings.
- Create, duplicate, and export layers.
- Edit, filter, and select data in attribute tables.
- Create, delete, and manage fields.
- Apply styles for spatial data (single symbol, categorized, graduated).
- Save, export, and reuse styles.
- Set up and manage basemaps.
- Create advanced visualizations (heatmaps, 3D views, rule-based styles).
- Use geoprocessing tools (e.g., buffer, clip, intersection).
- Apply geometry tools (e.g., centroid, polygons to lines).
- Conduct spatial analysis (e.g., point counting, line intersections, spatial selection).
- Perform geometric, arithmetic, and statistical calculations.
- Use expressions and formulas for data analysis.
- Export maps in different formats (paper size, scale, resolution).
- Package and share QGIS projects effectively.
Extend QGIS capabilities by installing and using plugins for tasks such as data import, geocoding, POI acquisition, routing, and spatial analysis. You'll learn how to process spatial data, perform geocoding, create travel-time analyses, and efficiently share your QGIS projects.
PRODUCED BY THE LEADING CAREER PLATFORM FOR URBANISTS
The course is presented by All Things Urban - the leading career platform for urbanists, connecting over 90,000 urban professionals and leading organisations worldwide. For over 8 years, we’ve been bridging talent and opportunity, helping urbanists from diverse backgrounds shape the cities of tomorrow.
We stay ahead of market trends and understand what employers need. Over the years, we've successfully worked and collaborated with top organizations and universities worldwide to help them reach top talents globally.
We stay ahead of market trends and understand what employers need. Over the years, we've successfully worked and collaborated with top organizations and universities worldwide to help them reach top talents globally.
F.A.Q.
This course is designed for anyone—whether you're a total beginner or have some GIS experience. We start with the basics and build up from there, making sure you're ready to tackle advanced techniques by the end.
We suggest setting aside up to 4-5 hours per week. This includes live sessions, working on assignments, and going through the materials. If you miss a live session, no worries – the recordings will be ready for you within 24 hours.
In the final part of the course, you’ll work on a hands-on project based on a real-world urban case study. You’ll apply the tools and methods learned throughout the course — from data sourcing and spatial analysis to visualization — to assess the development potential of a selected urban area using QGIS.
If you're enrolled in the Advanced or Premium plan, you'll also have the chance to formulate your own research question and receive feedback directly from the professor. Premium students will get personalized, 1:1 feedback in a live review session.
Your project is yours to keep, and you're free to include it in your portfolio, job applications, or LinkedIn profile. If you'd like, you can also choose to share it with the All Things Urban community, and may be featured in our newsletter or social media (optional and only with your permission).
If you're enrolled in the Advanced or Premium plan, you'll also have the chance to formulate your own research question and receive feedback directly from the professor. Premium students will get personalized, 1:1 feedback in a live review session.
Your project is yours to keep, and you're free to include it in your portfolio, job applications, or LinkedIn profile. If you'd like, you can also choose to share it with the All Things Urban community, and may be featured in our newsletter or social media (optional and only with your permission).
Absolutely. With the Self-Study plan, you get access for 4 months since the beginning of the course. If you opt for the Advanced plan, you’ll have 6 months to revisit the content and refine your skills. Premium students get 12 months of access.
We blend live sessions with self-paced learning. You’ll join our live classes every Saturday from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM CET (GMT+1), and recordings are posted within 24 hours. You’ll also get access to a treasure trove of PDFs, QGIS files, templates, and project materials.
Definitely. If you’re moving from fields like architecture, design, or something entirely different, this course equips you with the GIS skills you need to thrive in urbanism. We make sure the learning is relevant and applicable to your new career.
Miss a session or fall behind? No problem. You can catch up with recorded sessions, and every Wednesday there’s a live Q&A where you can ask questions. Advanced and Premium tier students also get extra guidance from Juan Pablo Corral.
You won’t miss out—each live session is recorded and uploaded within 24 hours. You can review it at your own pace and still take part in the weekly Q&A to clear up any quest
Yes! All students will receive a certificate of attendance. Those in the Advanced and Premium tiers will earn a certificate of completion after submitting their personalized project. This certificate, issued by All Things Urban and Juan Pablo Corral, demonstrates your practical GIS skills.
You’ll walk away with real, hands-on GIS skills that you can immediately apply to urban planning, design, or consultancy work. You won’t just know theory—you’ll be able to showcase your expertise through projects that make an impact. Plus, with the Advanced and Premium plans, you’ll receive personal feedback on your final project, ensuring your work stands out.
Ready to take the next leap in your career? This course is your fast track to becoming a GIS pro in the urban field—don’t miss your chance to stand out!
Ready to take the next leap in your career? This course is your fast track to becoming a GIS pro in the urban field—don’t miss your chance to stand out!
This course uses QGIS, a free and open-source software. You’ll be guided through the installation process, and we’ll provide support to make sure you have everything set up before the course starts.
We’ll provide you with a variety of real-world urban data, including shapefiles, CSVs, and geojsons. You’ll also learn how to source your own data from open platforms like OpenStreetMap, government databases and more.
While basic math is helpful, you don’t need to be a coding expert to succeed in this course. We’ll focus on tools within QGIS that allow you to analyze data without programming. For those interested in more technical workflows, we offer additional resources in the Premium tier.
Yes, while we focus on QGIS, the skills and methodologies you learn can be applied to other platforms like ArcGIS and MapInfo. We emphasize transferable skills.
You’ll need a computer capable of running QGIS smoothly. While it works on most systems, a minimum of 8GB RAM and a dedicated graphics card are recommended for larger datasets.
Got questions or need help with access or payment? No problem—just drop us an email or fill out the form, and we’ll take care of it for you.
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Terms and Conditions for GIS and Spatial Analysis for Urban Practitioners
1.Introduction
Welcome to the GIS and Spatial Analysis for Urban Practitioners course. This course is legally provided by Anastasia Sukhoroslova, registered as an independent communication consultant in Germany, Göhrener Str 4, 10437 Berlin, VAT ID: DE313306521, Steuernummer: 31/552/02035. By purchasing and enrolling in this course, you agree to abide by the following terms and conditions. Please read them carefully.
2.Course Enrollment and Payment
3.Access and Use of Course Materials
4.Certificates and Completion Requirements
5.Cancellations and Refunds
6.Intellectual Property
All course content, including but not limited to videos, workbooks, templates, and reading materials, is the intellectual property of Anastasia Sukhoroslova and Juan Pablo Corral. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of these materials is prohibited.
7.Limitation of Liability
All Things Urban UG, Anastasia Sukhoroslova, and Juan Pablo Corral are not responsible for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from your participation in the course or your inability to use the course materials. This includes, but is not limited to, loss of employment opportunities, dissatisfaction with the course, or any other unforeseen circumstances. Participation in the course is at your own risk.
8.Export Controls
This course is subject to export control laws and regulations. The course may not be purchased or accessed by individuals or entities located in countries where such transactions are prohibited by international trade sanctions.
9.Privacy and Data Protection
Your personal information will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy. By enrolling in the course, you consent to the collection and use of your personal data for the purpose of delivering the course and related services.
10.Changes to the Course and Terms
11.Governing Law
These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Germany. Any disputes arising from these terms or your participation in the course will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Germany.
12.Contact Information
For any questions or concerns regarding these terms, please contact us at hello@allthingsurban.net.
1.Introduction
Welcome to the GIS and Spatial Analysis for Urban Practitioners course. This course is legally provided by Anastasia Sukhoroslova, registered as an independent communication consultant in Germany, Göhrener Str 4, 10437 Berlin, VAT ID: DE313306521, Steuernummer: 31/552/02035. By purchasing and enrolling in this course, you agree to abide by the following terms and conditions. Please read them carefully.
2.Course Enrollment and Payment
- By enrolling in the GIS and Spatial Analysis for Urban Practitioners course, you agree to pay the full price of the selected plan.
- Payments will be made to Anastasia Sukhoroslova and processed securely via Stripe.
- All prices are listed in EUR and include VAT where applicable.
- Additional taxes or fees may be charged based on your location and will be calculated at checkout.
- All sales are final. However, in compliance with EU consumer protection laws, you have the right to withdraw from the contract within 14 days of purchase, provided you have not accessed the course materials (see Section 5 for details).
3.Access and Use of Course Materials
- Access to the course materials will be provided on the official start date of the course as outlined in your enrollment confirmation.
- Access to course materials is granted for the duration specified in your selected plan.
- Extensions or upgrades may be available for an additional fee.
- Course materials are for personal use only. Redistribution, sharing, or commercial use of course content is strictly prohibited.
4.Certificates and Completion Requirements
- Certificates of completion are provided upon successful submission of the final project and completion of other specified requirements.
- The certificate can be added to your portfolio or LinkedIn profile as proof of your participation and achievement.
5.Cancellations and Refunds
- In accordance with EU consumer law, you have the right to withdraw from the contract and request a refund within 14 days of purchase, provided you have not accessed the course materials.
- By choosing to access the course immediately after purchase, you acknowledge and agree to waive your right to withdraw from the contract.
- If you are a resident of a country that requires a mandatory cooling-off period for digital products, you may be entitled to a refund if requested within the applicable period.
- Refund requests, where applicable, must be submitted to hello@allthingsurban.net.
6.Intellectual Property
All course content, including but not limited to videos, workbooks, templates, and reading materials, is the intellectual property of Anastasia Sukhoroslova and Juan Pablo Corral. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of these materials is prohibited.
7.Limitation of Liability
All Things Urban UG, Anastasia Sukhoroslova, and Juan Pablo Corral are not responsible for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from your participation in the course or your inability to use the course materials. This includes, but is not limited to, loss of employment opportunities, dissatisfaction with the course, or any other unforeseen circumstances. Participation in the course is at your own risk.
8.Export Controls
This course is subject to export control laws and regulations. The course may not be purchased or accessed by individuals or entities located in countries where such transactions are prohibited by international trade sanctions.
9.Privacy and Data Protection
Your personal information will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy. By enrolling in the course, you consent to the collection and use of your personal data for the purpose of delivering the course and related services.
10.Changes to the Course and Terms
- Anastasia Sukhoroslova reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the course at any time.
- We also reserve the right to change these terms and conditions at any time. Any changes will be communicated via email or posted on our website.
11.Governing Law
These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Germany. Any disputes arising from these terms or your participation in the course will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Germany.
12.Contact Information
For any questions or concerns regarding these terms, please contact us at hello@allthingsurban.net.