Ooklas
Ooklas is an open-source software platform designed for collaborative urban-planning simulations and policy testing. It provides a common data model, a scenario engine, and a visualization layer to support multi-stakeholder decision making. The platform aims to enable planners, researchers, and community groups to model how new policies affect transportation, housing affordability, land use, and environmental outcomes.
Architecture and features: Ooklas employs a modular architecture centered on a core simulation engine. Plug-ins implement
History and development: Developed by the Ooklas Alliance, a consortium of universities, city agencies, and civic
Impact and reception: Ooklas has been adopted by several municipalities for pilot projects related to congestion
See also: urban planning software, scenario planning, open data initiatives.