Proposal

Narrative

This tech fee proposal seeks to purchase a subscription to UrbanFootprint, a user-friendly planning and analysis platform software that can be used for teaching technical and non-technical urban and regional planning courses. Access to the most current industry tools is essential to the students’ program of study and training in the planning field. The UrbanFootprint software application utilizes proven methodologies and modern data analytics to produce advanced web-based city planning, design and analysis at all stages of student learning. It also addresses “the challenges of sustainable urban planning.” The software’s intuitive features and streamlined workflows aim to eliminate “the constraints planners normally face presented by outdated tools, disorganized data, inadequate analytics, inefficient processes, and ineffective reporting.” This software will enhance the students’ learning experiences and allow for more comprehensive training than currently possible with access to over 10,000 layers of data in the U.S. related to urban and environmental planning. Several faculty members would like to utilize the software in their coursework, and purchase of the software would benefit approximately 75 students in the School of Urban and Regional Planning. The requested software will greatly complement the current planning and design systems utilized in environmental and land use planning, hazards, housing, and urban design. It will also enable the students in the School of Urban and Regional Planning to develop powerful, efficient and sustainable designs and outcomes, contributing to FAU efforts towards excellence in education and research. For more information and the source of these quotes, visit https://urbanfootprint.com/products/features/

Facilities

No renovations are required.

Hardware Requirements

No hardware required

Software Requirements

1-year subscription to UrbanFootprint software platform. Cost: $4,800.00

Personnel Costs

No personnel costs. All personal cost for setup will be handled by existing staff in the School of Urban and Regional Planning.

Other Costs

No additional costs are associated with this project.

Timeline

If funds are awarded the software will be incorporated into coursework beginning immediately.

Sustainability

The School of Urban and Regional Planning will seek other funding sources to keep the software license active.

Resource Matching

No resource matching.

Implementing Organization

The School of Urban and Regional Planning will implement the software.