Urban & Regional Planning >> Project Life Cycle
Customizing a whatIf? urban and regional model includes the following stages:
- Customization workshop. Here we define the problem set and identify key issues with a team of subject matter experts so that the model modules can be customized to accommodate all scenarios advocated by various stakeholders. Data sets are also identified.
- Model calibration. Historical data is gathered to calibrate the model - that is, to ensure acceptable tracking in history. This leads to a historical database upon which future scenarios can be built.
- Scenario construction workshop. Primary planning scenarios are developed in consultation with the client.
- Training. Depending on client requirements, technology transfer training and user support is provided.
- Integration. The model is integrated in the client's planning, consultation and communication processes.
A typical whatIf? urban and regional planning model customization takes three to six months, depending on model complexity and data availability. Clients with large-scale models may adopt a multi-phase implementation schedule.