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Computer Tools & Software: Smart Places
Developer: Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) Phone: (650) 855-2720 Website: http://www.smartplaces.com Email: pradclif@epri.com SmartPlaces is a tool for geographic decision-making. SmartPlaces enhances decision-making insight in target marketing, economic development, land-use planning, transportation systems, facilities management, environmental remediation and protection, energy forecasting, water allocation, and resource control. SmartPlaces is used to evaluate the implications and opportunities of alternative plans. It offers innovation in the planning process through interactive design, evaluation, and illustration of proposed activities. The system runs on a PC using ESRI's ArcView software. Smart Places provides a user approachable set of tools for the exploration, design, modification, illustration and evaluation of alternative planning scenarios. |