The allocation is based upon a combination of empirical, spatial analysis and dynamic
modelling. Figure 2 gives an overview of the information needed to run the CLUE-S
model. This information is subdivided into four categories that together create a set of
conditions and possibilities for which the model calculates the best solution in an
iterative procedure. The next sections discuss each of the boxes: spatial policies and
restrictions, land use type specific conversion settings, land use requirements (demand)
and location characteristics.