Urban growth modelling

Urban growth models allow to predict future patterns of urbanisation. GeoVille uses the well-known STAU model developed by the Austrian Institute of Technology, which is based on cellular automata and spatial agents. The model has been validated and operationalised by GeoVille to allow calculation of urban development scenarios up to 20 years into the future.
 
Urban growth predictions are an integral part of city management and land use planning, and have therefore been part of many related projects, such as the assessment of natural hazards in the evaluation of urban expansion areas.
 
Countries covered:
Austria, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Germany, Greece and Italy.

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