The most trusted accurate detailed cost-effective managed city models

Instantly access the most accurate and detailed managed city models available in the UK&I, covering over 3500km² across 26 cities, including 10 government-trusted 4D models.

Built in Unreal Engine, our models deliver visual quality as standard, with lighting and environment effects that bring your work to life.

VU.CITY Development Timeline of Consented Proposed and Completed Buildings

Models

The most accurate and detailed managed city models in the UK&I. Over 3,500km² of coverage.

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VU.CITY Presenter Tool

Tools

Integrated design, analysis and presentation tools, all in one platform.

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VU.CITY 3D Data Layers

Data

Powerful GIS, BIM and spatial data workflows, with a public library out of the box.

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4D city models: See the past, present and future

VU.CITY is the only platform that offers access to continually updated 4D city models, with data and geometry that shows the past, present and future.

Within our 10 government-trusted cities, see every upcoming major development, with construction timelines, usage and more attached.

Future-proof your ideas and plans by working from a shared, trusted spatial context.

VU.CITY London city cluster skyline in 2027 London 2016 London 2027

Survey-accuracy. Visual quality. All in one place.

Oxford Carfax Accuracy

Consistent, reliable accuracy at scale

Across all 26 cities, our models are positionally accurate to within 15cm for buildings, trees and terrain. That consistent level of detail gives you reliable city context to work from, wherever you're working.

St pauls models London

Visual quality, as standard

Our platform combines consistent accuracy and detail with market-leading visualisation technology. Our cities include many high detail buildings, hyper-realistic lighting and environmental effects that bring your stories to life. 

VU.CITY 2D view, 3D view and Point of View (POV) mode

2D, 3D and POV views

Switch between 2D, 3D and POV views in a single click. Explore buildings or areas from different angles, then present or share high-quality views of your work.

VU.CITY location search for address, postcodes, point of interest, neighbourhoods

Simple navigation tools

Navigate urban areas using mouse and keyboard controls, location search and jump-to options. Quickly find the place, building or element you need.

Customise your city model

Customise and edit your 3D canvas

Hide, highlight and style elements on the canvas to focus on the detail that matters to you. Create a view that works for your project, analysis or presentation.

Custom canvas styling in VU.CITY

Preset styles for every need

 Choose from preset map styles or adjust exposure, saturation and other visual settings to create the right view for your work.

VU.CITY on a laptop showing scene manager, consented timeline, point and area data