Urban Planning

Shape the Future of Your City with Data-Driven Urban Planning

Empower efficient, equitable, and resilient urban development with the data, insights, and visualization tools you need – all in one package.
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Better Data. Smarter Decisions. Thriving Cities.

Urban planning is about creating vibrant, equitable, and sustainable communities. But making informed decisions in a world of constant change can be challenging. How do you identify underserved areas? How do you optimize resources and create resilience in the face of disruptions?

Social Explorer helps urban planners navigate these challenges with powerful data solutions. From understanding socio-economic trends to visualizing geographic patterns, our software empowers data-driven urban planning that drives positive change. Whether it’s analyzing neighborhoods or allocating resources, we empower you to find the insights you need to shape the future of your city.

Our Software Supports Data-Driven Urban Planning That:

Responds to Community Needs

Identify underserved areas and prioritize development with our comprehensive community data. From income levels to food access, we provide the data you need to discover insights and create data-driven urban planning solutions that strengthen your city’s foundations.

Enhances Resource Allocation

Strategically allocate resources where they’re needed most. Our built-in economic, environmental, and equity datasets help you evaluate infrastructure and public services, ensuring fair and inclusive growth. By targeting key areas, you can create a city that works for all its residents.

Models Urban Growth

Plan for tomorrow by understanding the trends of today. Our data helps you anticipate population growth, economic shifts, and infrastructure needs. With Social Explorer, your data-driven urban planning approach will support resilient strategies that promote sustainable urban development.

Maps Opportunities and Challenges

Maps are essential for urban planning. Our built-in spatial analysis and GIS tools allow you to create data-based visualizations in minutes so you can understand and communicate patterns, challenges, and opportunities, allowing your greater organization to engage in data-driven urban planning.

Targets Audiences Geographically

A data-driven urban planning approach helps guarantee that specific needs, concerns, and local knowledge are incorporated into any plan. With our data, you can ensure that your decisions have localized, place-based impacts that improve target communities.

How We Help Urban Planners Succeed

Identify Underserved Areas

Understand the needs of your community with up-to-date demographic, environmental, and socio-economic data. Pinpoint areas that lack access to essential services and prioritize investments that promote equity and inclusion.

Plan for Growth and Change

Cities are constantly evolving. Our software data-driven approaches to urban planning that anticipate changes, from population shifts to housing needs, empowering planners to create proactive, resilient solutions.

Visualize Data for Better Decisions

Turn complex information into clear insights with our mapping and reporting tools. See the big picture and the details simultaneously, making it easier to prioritize initiatives and allocate resources effectively.

Speak to Impact and Outcomes

Use data to measure the impact of development projects and ensure they benefit the entire community. Our data and software can help you prove you are making your city equitable and strong.

Why Choose Social Explorer for Data-Driven Urban Planning?

Comprehensive Data for Urban Planning

Access a wide range of datasets, including demographic, economic, environmental, equity, and infrastructure data – all preloaded and ready to use.

Tailored Solutions for Planners

Adopted by dozens of urban planning degree programs, our tools are specifically designed to meet the challenges of urban planning, helping planners make informed decisions.

Simple, Powerful Interface

You don’t need a GIS expert to use our software. Our user-friendly solutions provide powerful insights in a simple, accessible way.

Ready to Engage in Data-Driven Urban Planning?

Contact us today to learn how Social Explorer can help you pursue data-driven urban planning that supports thriving, equitable communities.
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