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Map-based Dashboards: The Spatial Tool Behind Better Decisions
April 14, 2026

Insights

Map-based Dashboards: The Spatial Tool Behind Better Decisions

A map-based dashboard puts the map at the center — not in the corner. Learn what makes it different from a traditional dashboard, why 80% of spatial data demands it, and where it’s most useful in planning.

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Accessibility Analysis Methods: A Practical Guide to GOAT's 8 Tools
April 2, 2026

GOAT

Accessibility Analysis Methods: A Practical Guide to GOAT's 8 Tools

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GOAT 2.4.0 “Toggenburg” is here
March 9, 2026

GOAT 2.4.0 “Toggenburg” is here

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Delivering innovative software solutions, data analysis, strategic mobility consulting, and industry engagement for effective problem-solving.

We quickly translate your ideas into modern web applications using agile methods.

Development

We carry out contract research in the field of GIS and data-base urban, transport and environmental planning.

Research

Our WebGIS GOAT is used by many municipalities, regions, planning offices, consultancies, research institutions, and many more as SaaS-solution.

GOAT

We are conducting analyses and planning tasks on urban, transport and environmental planning.

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On-Demand Transport, a missing layer in Public Transport planning
February 10, 2026

On-Demand Transport, a missing layer in Public Transport planning

On-demand transport is increasingly becoming a core element of public transport, especially where fixed routes fail to meet dispersed or time-dependent demand. This article explores how flexible services help close service gaps in underserved areas and why they need to be considered as an integral part of public transport planning.

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GOAT 2.3.0 "Tarn" is here
January 13, 2026

GOAT

GOAT 2.3.0 "Tarn" is here

A new year, a new version of GOAT. In this 2.3.0 version, we introduce a fundamental evolution of GOAT’s backend architecture, a new printing feature, and lots of new spatial analysis tools.

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Four natural elements, one WebGIS tool: mapping climate change and extreme events in Tunisia with GOAT
December 18, 2025

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Four natural elements, one WebGIS tool: mapping climate change and extreme events in Tunisia with GOAT

An exploratory spatial analysis of climate change and extreme events in Tunisia using satellite and sensor data. The study shows how a WebGIS tool like GOAT helps reveal environmental trends across water, fire, earth, and air.

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GOAT 2.2.0 "Cashmere" is here
December 16, 2025

GOAT

GOAT 2.2.0 "Cashmere" is here

We are continuously improving GOAT. Now with its 2.2.0 version, we introduce a restructured interface, layer grouping, and dashboard improvements, helping you move from complex data to clear decisions with ease.

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Why Europe needs its own geospatial softwares – and why Open Source is part of the answer
December 11, 2025

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Why Europe needs its own geospatial softwares – and why Open Source is part of the answer

Europe’s planning systems rely heavily on foreign, proprietary geospatial tools — creating risks around transparency, control, and long-term digital sovereignty. Open-source European platforms like GOAT offer a different path. The choices planners make today will shape Europe’s digital foundations for decades to come.

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30 Days, (almost) 30 Maps, One Team
December 4, 2025

30 Days, (almost) 30 Maps, One Team

This November, the Plan4Better team turned the #30DayMapChallenge into a collective adventure. Here you can check out the maps we have created!

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GOAT 2.1.0 "Ibex" is here
October 21, 2025

GOAT

GOAT 2.1.0 "Ibex" is here

We are continuously improving GOAT. Now we bring you its 2.1.0 version, where you can build custom dashboards, style your maps with your own icons and it comes with improved performance, so you can work faster.

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How we work with QGIS for Data Analysis and Visualization at Plan4Better
October 2, 2025

Process

How we work with QGIS for Data Analysis and Visualization at Plan4Better

Open source isn't just a philosophy for us—it's how we work. QGIS and GOAT together form our spatial analysis powerhouse. In this blogpost, we're sharing the workflow we've built in QGIS (yes, including the messy parts).

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