The integration of Local Digital Twin (LDT) projects into smart city initiatives is vital, yet challenging due to the complexity of aligning technological advancements with urban needs and stakeholder interests. Cities need to strategically develop and apply frameworks like the City Model Canvas to guide the design and implementation of LDTs, identifying key elements that address both the explicit demands and underlying socio-economic and environmental objectives of urban living. To address these challenges, the proposed solution is the City Model Canvas framework, developed by Timeus and colleagues, tailored specifi cally for nonprofi t models and urban applications. This approach emphasizes strategic inquiry into project goals, stakeholder identifi cation, deployment strategies, and resource management, ensuring LDT projects are customized for their unique urban contexts and deliver tangible value to residents, policymakers, and businesses alike. This learning unit focuses on the practical application of the City Model Canvas to Local Digital Twin projects by simulating real- world scenarios through collaborative workshops. Participants engage in brainstorming sessions, using the canvas to explore elements such as value propositions and stakeholder relationships. By analyzing case studies and promoting dynamic interaction through both physical and digital collaboration tools, learners effectively bridge theoretical knowledge and practical municipal applications.