2026 Webinar: Advancing Places: Data-Driven Storytelling (June 12)

Downtown leaders are expected to communicate complex information in ways that inspire confidence, build trust and mobilize action. This webinar brings together insights from IDADC25’s session, Transforming Data into Stories for Stakeholder Engagement, and takeaways from the 2025 Top Issues Council, Increasing Stakeholder Engagement for District and Organizational Growth, to explore how place management organizations can elevate their storytelling, strengthen partnerships and drive community impact. 

Learning Objectives:

• Understand how to translate complex data into clear, compelling narratives that resonate with diverse stakeholder groups. 
• Identify the metrics and insights that matter most to stakeholders and learn how to align them with organizational goals and community priorities.  
• Apply practical communication strategies to strengthen engagement, build trust and demonstrate the value of place management initiatives. 

Webinar Pricing: IDA Members: Free | Nonmembers: $40

LPM | 1 - IDA LPM professionals can earn credit hours for this webinar. More information about IDA’s Leadership in Place Management certification program can be found here. 

CM | 1 - AICP members can earn Certification Maintenance (CM) credits for this webinar. More information about AICP’s CM program can be found at www.planning.org/cm