New Funding for sDNA Cycle Model

This funding will go towards research to enable public sector, private sector and communities end users to easily use spatial Design Network Analysis (sDNA) software tools to exploit  open data, free and open source software,  and to objectively characterise the built environment for robust strategic decision making in sustainable transport, walking and cycling, planning, public health and spatial policies that improve people's lives.
 
sDNA is state of the art spatial design network analysis software which enables urban planners and designers to model the impact of urban form on travel mode and route choices. sDNA supports 2D/3D analysis of standard, off-the-shelf data sets, helping to shape effective spatial plans that optimise sustainable travel decisions. This tool has the potential to be used by local authorities, transport planners, urban designers, architects and developers to better understand the existing built environment and the likely effect of "what if" scenarios. In turn, active and sustainable travel has a significant impact on health and economic outcomes.