ABSTRACT
A planning study should include the goals of the
study, questions to ask, data needs, public partic-
ipation activities, and a schedule for completing
an analysis of the study area. The planning study
should also note when and how CommunityViz
can help to produce results that you, your client, the
public, or elected officials can use to make informed
planning decisions. This chapter provides advice for
the design of many types of planning studies, such
as scenario planning and project planning. But the
details of any planning study will depend on your
particular topic, budget, schedule, and the char-
acteristics of the study area. Sections 2 through 5
■ Change models
■ Design for a living comprehensive plan
■ Designing studies, analyses, and 3-D scenes
■ Geodesign
■ Impact models
■ Indicators
■ Project planning
■ Scenario planning
■ Technology selection and limits of technology
■ Uncertainty
Present day
Scenario 2
Scenario 1
Impact Indicators
Desired future
Figure 3.1 Scenario planning in the decision-making process
Choice of
actions
Scenario 3
ImplementChoose preferred
alternative
Scenarios describe possible alternative futures
that might result from actions taken today. A
scenario can incorporate visual changes, as well
as changes in population, fiscal conditions, envi-
ronmental quality, and heart-and-soul resources.
