UrbanSim

Urban Simulation

Urban Simulation (UrbanSim) is a land use model to capture interactions among urban, environmental, transportation and economic systems.

Developer
UrbanSim
Model Information
For more information about this model, go to urbansim.com
Spatial Resolution
The model is intended for metropolitan regions. Model grid is based on census tracts but can be as small as parcel level grids.
Temporal Resolution
The model is intended for long term planning. Typical simulation durations are 30 years with yearlong time steps.
Outputs
Outputs include urban development patterns, real estate prices, employment predictions and human movement patterns.
Intended User
decision maker
Model Type
urban development
Inclusion of Climate Change
Climate conditions are not explicitly incorporated.
Geographic Region
generalized
Data Requirements
some data sets built in
Source Code Availability
limited
Dimensions
2d
Computational Burden
medium
Scenario Modeling
scenarios by hand only
Coding Language
html
Operating System
not applicable
Mathematical Approach
simulation, statistical
Maintenance Plan
maintained
Date of Last Known Update
not available
User Manual
go to documentation at Resources — UrbanSim