Present Findings
Great analysis is only valuable if you can communicate it effectively. Let's create compelling presentations of your scenario planning results.
Structuring Your Presentation
The Planning Story Arc
- The Problem - Current accessibility gaps
- The Proposal - What intervention you're modeling
- The Analysis - How you evaluated impact
- The Results - What the data shows
- The Recommendation - What action to take
Creating Effective Maps
Before/After Comparison
Export two maps showing:
Map 1: Current State
- Highlight accessibility gaps
- Show underserved populations
- Caption: "Current situation - 12,500 residents within 15 min"
Map 2: With Proposed Facility
- Show improved accessibility
- Highlight newly served areas
- Caption: "With new center - 18,200 residents within 15 min"
Change Map
Create a single map showing the difference:
- Green areas = improved
- Intensity = magnitude of improvement
- Caption: "5,700 additional residents gain access"
Key Visualizations
1. Population Impact Chart
Show how many people benefit at different thresholds:
Baseline Scenario Change
5 min: 3,200 5,800 +81%
10 min: 8,400 12,100 +44%
15 min: 12,500 18,200 +46%
2. Equity Analysis
Show who benefits most:
| Population Group | Accessibility Change |
|---|---|
| Low-income households | +52% |
| Elderly (65+) | +48% |
| Families with children | +41% |
| General population | +46% |
3. Cost-Effectiveness
Calculate efficiency metrics:
- Cost per person served: €438/person
- Cost per accessibility point: €37,000/point
- ROI compared to alternatives: 23% better than Option B
Report Template
Structure your report:
# Community Center Scenario Analysis
## Executive Summary
- Key finding: New facility serves 5,700 additional residents
- Recommendation: Proceed with Location A
## Background
- Current accessibility gaps
- Planning objectives
## Methodology
- Data sources
- Analysis parameters
- Assumptions
## Results
- Accessibility improvements
- Population served
- Equity impacts
## Comparison of Alternatives
- Location A vs. B vs. C
- Decision matrix
## Recommendations
- Preferred option
- Implementation considerations
- Next steps
## Appendix
- Detailed methodology
- Full data tables
- Technical parameters
Exporting Your Work
From GOAT, export:
High-resolution maps (PNG/PDF)
- Include legend, scale, north arrow
- Use consistent styling across all maps
Data tables (CSV/Excel)
- Raw accessibility scores
- Population statistics
- Comparison metrics
Project files (GeoPackage)
- For sharing with technical colleagues
- Enables reproduction of analysis
Presenting to Different Audiences
For Decision Makers
- Focus on outcomes not methods
- Lead with the recommendation
- Use simple, clear visualizations
- Highlight cost-effectiveness
For Technical Staff
- Include methodology details
- Provide data and parameters
- Discuss limitations and assumptions
- Enable reproducibility
For Public Engagement
- Use relatable metrics ("10-minute walk")
- Show familiar landmarks on maps
- Explain "what this means for you"
- Avoid technical jargon
🎉 Congratulations!
You've completed the Scenario Planning tutorial!
What You Learned
- ✅ Creating and managing planning scenarios
- ✅ Adding hypothetical features to scenarios
- ✅ Comparing baseline vs. scenario results
- ✅ Quantifying and presenting planning impacts
Your Skills Summary
After completing all three tutorials, you can now:
| Skill | Tutorial |
|---|---|
| Catchment area analysis | Tutorial 1 |
| Gravity-based heatmaps | Tutorial 2 |
| Scenario comparison | Tutorial 3 |
| Professional styling | All tutorials |
| Impact quantification | All tutorials |
What's Next?
- 📖 Explore the Documentation for advanced features
- 🎯 Apply these skills to your real-world projects
- 💬 Join our community to share your analyses
🏆 You're now a GOAT power user!
Ready to make data-driven planning decisions? Start your own project at goat.plan4better.de!