OR/16/014 Session 2: Tools for city spatial planning

Bricker, S, and Webb, S. 2016. City spatial planning and modelling - hidden depths: workshop report. British Geological Survey Internal Report, OR/16/014.

A timeline of data protocols, spatial planning tools, modelling technologies and policy guidance was presented highlighting the range of tools that are available to help provide solutions to improve city planning. Attendees provided a ‘future look’ of emerging technology and anticipated policy change that is likely to shape city development in future.

Figure 1    Timeline of data protocols, spatial planning tools, modelling technologies and policy guidance. Text in blue was added by the expert group during the workshop.