The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has launched a software program entitled, The Urban Network Analysis Toolbox (ArcGIS). 

Students will review the video entitled, Urban Network Analysis, City Form Lab (4:30 minutes) from the MIT City Form Lab's website below. 

 

https://cityform.mit.edu/projects/urban-network-analysis.html

 

Students will reflect on its contents. Apply the special purposes that drive the development of urban communities.

Then, answer the following questions below:

1. How can this tool be useful to mitigate the challenges one might face as an area planner, city manager, politician, home owner or business owner?
2. What are the benefits of maximizing interactions of people while minimizing frictions?
3. How important is the clarity of this data and the shaping of our lives?
4. How important is the issue that MIT is providing this software free of charge?

Your responses should be 2 to 3 pages in length total for all 4 questions and adhere to APA formatting and all National University guidelines.