How virtual 3D modelling and simulation can help us create better cities
- Written by Yan Liu, Associate Professor, School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, The University of Queensland
A 3D model of a development scenario in Brisbane's West End produced using ESRI's CityEngine program.Author suppliedNew technologies offer new possibilities for planning and designing cities. 3D urban modelling and simulation can give a real sense of the outcomes of planning decisions. However, incorporating these technologies into planning...