Frequently Asked Questions

TerraScope™ operates at a fundamentally different scale:

• 100x more granular than academic research (parcel-level vs. county-level)
• 70+ years of historical depth vs. typical 20-30 year studies or single-year baselines
• Direct policy correlation - quantify actual impacts of zoning changes
• Accessible pricing ($3K-25K annually) vs. enterprise tools ($50K-500K)
• Purpose-built for municipalities vs. regional MPO tools

Our models are calibrated against 70+ years of actual historical outcomes—not theoretical assumptions. We use industry-standard CCDC and LandTrendr algorithms validated by USGS and Esri, combined with machine learning trained on real development patterns.

Every prediction includes statistical confidence intervals. Our Lake County Conservation project (DEP Agreement 23RRE04) demonstrated government-grade analytical accuracy with 52 expert stakeholders across 588 square miles.

We integrate data from multiple public sources:

• Historical aerial imagery: 450,000+ images from LABINS, UF Collections, FIU, FDOT, USGS, NAIP (1927-present)
• Property records: 100+ attributes per parcel from county property appraisers
• Planning documents: Comprehensive plans, zoning ordinances, building permits
• Policy changes: Legislative history and regulatory amendments
• Environmental data: Wetlands, flood zones, conservation areas

All sources are publicly accessible and continuously updated.

Frequency varies by tier:

• Foundation Tier: Annual updates
• Stewardship Tier: Quarterly updates
• Legacy Tier: Monthly updates

Updates integrate new NAIP aerial imagery (every 2-3 years), building permits, zoning changes, and policy amendments. Models continuously learn and adapt based on new data.

Yes. TerraScope™ specifically supports Florida Chapter 163 comprehensive planning requirements:

• Future Land Use Element analysis
• Annual EAR (Evaluation and Appraisal Report) templates
• 7-year major update cycle tracking
• Plan amendment documentation
• Evidence-based justification for policy changes

Our methodology has been validated through government contracts including DEP Agreement 23RRE04.

TerraScope™ includes specialized Live Local Act analysis modules that help municipalities understand impacts of the 2023 state zoning override for affordable housing:

• Before-after development pattern comparison (2020-2023 vs. 2023-present)
• Affordable housing unit production tracking
• Land value impact assessment in affected zones
• Infrastructure demand projections
• Policy effectiveness measurement

No. TerraScope™ is designed for municipal decision-makers, not GIS specialists. The web-based interface is intuitive with:

• Point-and-click mapping
• Temporal sliders for exploring history
• Scenario comparison tools
• Automated report generation
• No software installation required

We also provide training and support with all tiers.

Yes. TerraScope™ is designed for any Florida municipality with:

• Historical aerial imagery coverage (available statewide)
• Property appraiser parcel data (all 67 Florida counties maintain this)
• Planning department records

The Jupiter, Florida project serves as our foundational case study. We're currently building out additional municipalities based on pilot program interest.

TerraScope™ uses CVG StratoVault™ enterprise security:

• Azure AD integration for authentication
• Role-based access control
• Encrypted data storage and transmission
• Audit trail logging
• Government-grade security standards

All planning data remains under your control. We never share or sell municipal data.

Yes. We offer pilot programs for early adopter municipalities:

• 3-month trial at 50% discount
• Access to Foundation or Stewardship tier features
• Dedicated support during pilot
• No long-term commitment required
• Simple transition to annual subscription if satisfied

Contact us to discuss pilot program eligibility.