Arterial’s Explore Mode allows you to leverage our simulation features in reverse: instead of simulating a parcel to find out what can be done, you can find parcels that fit specific (abstract) criteria. Explore mode is available from the Explore page on your Arterial dashboard.

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Overlays

Similar to the Datasets page, overlays allow you to visualize and filter actual dataset values on the map. You can use the selector in the top-right corner of the page to choose which dataset to overlay; the map will then update to show the corresponding values.

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Parcel Searching

Explore Mode includes powerful mechanics to help you locate parcels that fit specific criteria. You can switch into Parcel Mode by clicking the Parcel View toggle on the left-hand side of the map.
Parcel Mode allows you to select and simulate parcels on the fly instead of creating a project from the dashboard.
To filter parcels, you can use the Filter Parcels button in the top-left corner of the map. This will open a modal with a prompt for a set of clauses to filter by.

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Precedence Analysis

You can quickly filter parcels out based on their policy compliance using the datasets under Precedence. These datasets are linked to Arterial’s policy algorithms, and will find all the clusters of parcels where the prompted criteria are met. You can use the Planning Arguments key to filter parcels based on their ability to have variances sought for them—Arterial will conduct HBU studies to search for the places with the highest probability of success.
Generally, filtering on Planning Arguments is best used by describing the type of project you’d like to build. More keys are available (such as policy references and site context) for more specific searches.

Parcels can be filtered off of development theses.

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Parcel Geometry

You can also filter on the parcels themselves, using the Parcel Geometry key. Currently, we support filtering on area and frontage of parcels—the most common types of geometric constraints in land development.

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Massing Templates

In addition, you can quickly filter parcels based on geometric and policy constraints by using the Template Compatibility key. You’ll be able to select from a list of Arterial (and your organization’s) pre-defined templates—Arterial will run through its policy algorithms in the background.

Parcels can be filtered off of basic template compatibility.

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MLS criteria

Arterial has a constant stream of land economics information in addition to all of its policy data; both MLS Leasing and Sales information can be used to filter parcels. You can use the MLS Leasing and MLS Sales keys to take advantage. Arterial will average the values of commonly-used keys (such as the latest price) and apply the forecasted values across all parcels on the map; you’ll be able to filter based on these predicted scores.

MLS compatibility .

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Next Steps

Create a Massing

Build 3D visualizations and design your building envelope for selected parcels

Export Information

Export your parcel search results and analyses in a variety of formats

Create a Project

Convert your parcel selection into a full project for detailed analysis

Analyze Policies

Deep dive into the policy frameworks affecting your selected parcels