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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

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GOAT 2.1.0 "Ibex" is here

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

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

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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.

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

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Successful Completion of the GOAT 3.0 Project
April 30, 2025

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Successful Completion of the GOAT 3.0 Project

Developing a Digital Accessibility Tool for Balanced Spatial and Transport Planning

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Assessing Public Transport Quality Classes Across Germany: Key Takeaways from our White Paper (2025)
August 20, 2025

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Assessing Public Transport Quality Classes Across Germany: Key Takeaways from our White Paper (2025)

Public transport quality is shaped by several indicators. Using these indicators, we conducted an analysis in GOAT to evaluate how well municipalities across Germany are served.

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Healthcare Accessibility in Germany: Analyzing the Closure of Maternity wards
February 5, 2025

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Healthcare Accessibility in Germany: Analyzing the Closure of Maternity wards

Maternity ward closures are an increasing concern in Germany, particularly in rural areas. Using GOAT, we demonstrate how data-driven tools can assess the impact of these closures on healthcare accessibility.

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A Comparison of Accessibility to Christmas Markets Across Germany
December 18, 2024

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A Comparison of Accessibility to Christmas Markets Across Germany

Christmas markets attract millions of visitors across Germany. Discover how we analyzed their accessibility in just a few steps using GOAT.

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GOAT v2 is here!
September 19, 2024

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GOAT v2 is here!

GOAT is Evolving: Towards a WebGIS with Planning Intelligence

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The 15-minute city: an analysis from the perspective of different user groups
November 29, 2023

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The 15-minute city: an analysis from the perspective of different user groups

What are the needs that people have for the 15-minute city, and how do these needs differ for different groups of users? We conducted four exemplary analyses.

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GOAT as a cross-stakeholder planning platform in the MRN
August 22, 2023

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GOAT as a cross-stakeholder planning platform in the MRN

How does the implementation of GOAT work in a whole metropolitan region? Who is using the tool? And what added value does project manager Marius Jörres see? These and many other questions are answered in the blog post.

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Mobility concepts for parking space reduction: Innovative approaches and tools
August 1, 2023

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Mobility concepts for parking space reduction: Innovative approaches and tools

Innovative mobility concepts and accessibility tools such as GOAT support planners in minimising the need for parking spaces and creating a sustainable transportation infrastructure.

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