Places and Spaces

This project developed a modelling tool for Canadian communities to assess alternative development pathways. Prior to building our infrastructure, we conducted an environmental scan of what existing models were out there, not wanting to duplicate the work of others.

This interactive chart curates information on existing models in both North America and internationally. While some models offer methods or tools for evaluating plans, scenarios, and impacts, others offer methods for exploring and anticipating potential implications.

Hover over the boxes and click to reveal additional information, links, and resources in the pop-up box below. Hover over the legend, located along the right side, to reveal themes and connections.
Systems dynamic model

Saga Univeristy (Japan) and others
Hazus

Federal Emergency Management Agency
I-Place3S

Sacramento Area Council of Governments
UPlan

Information Center for the Environment
BRIDGE

European University Collaboration
MOLAND

RIKS
PORPOLIS

Spikermann-Wegener
Rapidfire

Calthrope Associates
Resource and Energy Analysis Program

Stockholm Environment Institute
Spatially-Explicit Resilience Vulnerability Model

Researchers at University of Idaho
SUME

European and Chinese Universities
Envision Tomorrow

Fregonese Associates
SPARC with Index

Criterion Planners
Urbanfootprint

Calthrope Associates
UrbanSim

Synthicity
CommunityViz

Placeways Foundation
CityEngine

ESRI
Sustainable Urban Economics Tool

Economics and Planning Systems
WhatIf

WhatIF

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