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UrbanSim - Software-based Simulation System for Supporting Planning and Analysis of Urban Development
Entry ID: UrbanSim

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Summary

Abstract: UrbanSim is a software-based system designed to be used for integrated planning and analysis of urban development, incorporating the interactions between land use, transportation, and public policy. It is designed to interface to existing travel modeling procedures, including both current four-step as well as newer activity-based travel models. It is currently being extended to address ...

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Service Citation

Originators: Paul Waddell, Michael Noth, Alan Borning
Title: UrbanSim - Software-based Simulation System for Supporting Planning and Analysis of Urban Development
URL: http://www.urbansim.org/Main/WebHome

Service Keywords

DATA ANALYSIS AND VISUALIZATION >GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS >DESKTOP GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS

MODELS >SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC MODELS

Science Keywords

HUMAN DIMENSIONS >ECONOMIC RESOURCES

HUMAN DIMENSIONS >INFRASTRUCTURE >BUILDINGS

ISO Topic Category

ECONOMY
ENVIRONMENT

Use Constraints The UrbanSim software is licensed under the GNU General Public License, which means it is free, open source, and any derived works are also covered under the license. The license prevents its commercialization and allows the software to remain freely shared. The intent of this approach is to avoid proprietary obstacles and costs, and to facilitate collaboration between researchers and practitioners. It is our intent to support the unrestricted development of improved tools for planning and policymaking in land use, transportation, and the environment.

Ancillary Keywords

Simulation
Land Management

Service Provider

NSF > National Science Foundation

Service Organization URL: http://www.nsf.gov/

Service Provider Personnel
Name: PAUL WADDELL Email: pwaddell at u.washington.edu

Distribution Media

Distribution_Media: Online
Fees: No fees

Personnel

EVANS WADDELL
Role: TECHNICAL CONTACT
Phone: 919-851-8356
Contact Address:
SAIC, Maritime Technology Group
Physical Oceanography Division
4800 Water's Edge Drive, Suite 255
City: Raleigh
Province or State: North Carolina
Postal Code: 27606
Country: USA

TYLER B. STEVENS
Role: SERF AUTHOR
Phone: (301) 614-6898
Fax: 301-614-5268
Email: Tyler.B.Stevens at nasa.gov
Contact Address:
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Global Change Master Directory
City: Greenbelt
Province or State: MD
Postal Code: 20771
Country: USA

Creation and Review Dates

SERF Creation Date: 2010-03-02
SERF Last Revision Date: 2012-10-16

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