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Using BIM data together with city models
An increasing number of cities are creating 3D city models to support visualization and simulations in the urban planning process. The 3D city models are often extended with planned buildings. One way...
SDG 11 as a ‘Glocal’ Framework
In urban planning, there is a case for stronger connections between global and local (‘glocal’) issues, strategies and actions. How can the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) help local governme...
Advanced urban 3D modelling and visualization
This article outlines a generic workflow for automatic buidling detection and 3D modelling using modern technologies, to support applications ranging from urban planning and cadastre to change detecti...
How geospatial AI leads to smart urban ecosystems
The possibilities of geoAI for monitoring Mother Nature are limitless according to Dr Nadina Galle, an ecological engineer and entrepreneur dedicated to applying emerging technologies. The use of sate...
Digital twins for spatial planning
The Dutch city of Groningen wants to follow in the footsteps of other cities such as Rotterdam, Hamburg, Singapore and Helsinki by developing a 3D digital model. For the team working on the 3D Digital...
Planning Information for the Public Falls Short of Reality
Working with Pittsburgh’s City Planning Department, a Carnegie Mellon University research team completed an in-depth study of the current use of 3D software for planning tasks and public communicati...
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Emergency planners map Blackpool Pleasure Beach in 3D
Marking the first time the iconic British seaside amusement park has been digitally mapped at this level of detail, Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service has created a detailed 3D model of Blackpool Plea...
Ecopia launches self-service platform for high-precision geospatial data downloads
To address inefficiencies in the sourcing and maintenance of up-to-date geospatial information, Ecopia AI has launched an online data portal. The self-service platform streamlines access to high-preci...
Busan and LX extend digital twin partnership to scale urban innovation
Busan, South Korea's second-largest city, is doubling down on digital innovation for urban management. The city has agreed to extend its partnership with Korea Land and Geospatial Informatix Corporati...
Varanasi Smart City 3D digital twin project wins Indian urban development award
Genesys International Corporation Ltd has announced that its Varanasi Smart City 3D Digital Twin project has been awarded the SKOCH Award (Gold) 2025 in the Urban Development category under the e-Gove...
Mapping a new town with 3D digital twin technology
Skytech Cambridge has captured more than 40,000 high-resolution aerial photographs to put a new housing development on the map in the UK. The company then used the images to build a true-to-scale 3D d...
Geospatial governance as a national asset in Côte d’Ivoire
In a recent interview with the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC), Fernand Bale, director of CIGN within BNETD and former co-chair of UN-GGIM, outlined national priorities and global ambitions in Côte ...
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