Planning system using spatial-based visualization aids

A presentation, organizational and analytical system comprises:

• a database that stores information including statistics, photos, diagrams, maps, qualitative data, and stakeholders inputs in different formats including observations and images;
• a computer system comprising a processor and memory coupled to the processor, executing a computer program that configures the processor to construct visual overlays of spatially mapped features according to quantitative and/or qualitative attributes;
• produce an analytical framework where the attributes of any spatial location change in response to changes in the features of a context;
• an organizing framework structure comprised as a hierarchy of planning units, with a top level being a project planning unit, with the hierarchy having lower level units for community section, existing conditions, and proposed development as second level planning units;
• apply smart planning units produced and attached to an organizing structure media/data base;
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• a problem/solution/scenario building mechanism in the visual comparison system.