ABSTRACT
This paper presents work performed in the workshop of the Region Västra Götaland case study within the COST Action TU1002 on Accessibility Instruments in Planning Practice. A four-stage model of experiential workshop design was applied with the aim to evaluate the usability of a locally developed accessibility instrument. The participants found the instrument very useful as a communication platform between different planning specialisations. This was to a large extent based on the ability of maps to visualise large amounts of data. In terms of methodology did the common four-step model provide a useful environment for discussion and interaction. On the problematic side it was noted that establishment and management of databases were seen as complex and time-consuming, limiting the flexibility of use for simulation of scenarios.
