areast

AreaSt is a cloud-based platform for area-based analytics and planning. It provides tools for mapping, spatial analysis, and scenario planning to support urban planning, logistics, environmental monitoring, and related disciplines.

Developed by AreaTech Solutions, a company specializing in geospatial software, AreaSt was first released in 2016 and has since undergone several major updates. The platform combines a web-based map editor, multi-layer GIS capabilities, and an analytics engine to support decision making in land use, transportation, and infrastructure planning. Key features include layer management, boundary and zoning tools, distance and network analysis, population and land-use overlays, and dashboards for stakeholders. It offers a REST API and supports data import/export in common formats such as GeoJSON and Shapefile, as well as connections to external data sources like OpenStreetMap and public satellite imagery providers.

AreaSt is designed to be deployed as software as a service or on-premises, with role-based access control and data encryption. It emphasizes interoperability through standards alignment and supports custom plugins or extensions to tailor workflows.

Users include city and regional governments, transportation agencies, utilities, and consulting firms. The platform is commonly employed for urban planning, environmental impact assessments, emergency management, and logistics optimization.

History milestones include an initial 2016 release, a major UI and analytics overhaul in 2019, the addition of AI-assisted zoning and scenario modeling in 2022, and the introduction of 3D terrain and real-time data streaming in 2024. AreaSt has seen adoption primarily among mid-sized municipalities and planning organizations, with feedback noting ease of use and rapid scenario testing alongside considerations around data governance and potential vendor lock-in.