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322 hectares of buildable farmland around Schwabach — found with open data
June 16, 2026

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322 hectares of buildable farmland around Schwabach — found with open data

Towns and cities want more housing without losing more farmland — and the two keep colliding. As an experiment, Gokul Gopan (GIS Analyst at Plan4Better) used only open data to map the farmland around Schwabach that looks ready for housing on paper: near transit, next to existing homes, the right size and shape. The result — 322 hectares near rail, 842 near bus — and a workflow any German municipality can reuse.

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The quiet layer: where to find, make, and host your basemaps
June 9, 2026

The quiet layer: where to find, make, and host your basemaps

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From Data to Message: How to Design a Map-Based Dashboard for Spatial Planning
May 5, 2026

From Data to Message: How to Design a Map-Based Dashboard for Spatial Planning

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

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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

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

Not sure which accessibility analysis method to use in your next planning project? This guide breaks down GOAT's 8 tools — from catchment areas to 2SFCA and the Huff Model — with real-world examples to help you choose the right approach.

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GOAT 2.4.0 “Toggenburg” is here
March 9, 2026

GOAT 2.4.0 “Toggenburg” is here

Visual Workflows, advanced spatial analysis & faster performance

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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

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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

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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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