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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 supplied

New 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...

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