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Leeds 3D Model

Transform decision-making with Leeds’ digital twin

Minimise project risks with our Leeds 3D Model functionality. Rich data layers help lower design and planning uncertainty, highlight potential impacts, and accelerate key decision-making for projects.

With VU.CITY’s accurate and intuitive 3D digital twin platform, all stakeholders can expect smooth collaboration, making smarter decisions and help increase planning success in the built environment.

  • 44
    DATA LAYERS
  • 86 sq km
    MODELLED TO 15CM ACCURACY
  • 177
    Consents approved VU.CITY
  • 180,326
    TREES, ACCURATE HEIGHT AND CANOPY
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Leeds data layers

From transportation and zoning to environmental factors, VU.CITY Leeds 3D model data layers provide essential insights that ultimately lead to better decisions on the future of development in the city.

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vucity-leeds-4_deprivation index
vucity-leeds-5_population density
vucity-leeds-6_air quality management areas
vucity-leeds-7_ancient woodland
vucity-leeds-8_development management team areas
vucity-leeds-9_employment areas
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vucity-leeds-11_designated greenspaces
vucity-leeds-12_areas benefitting from flood defences
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vucity-leeds-18_epc non- domestic
vucity-leeds-19_land registry query
vucity-leeds-20_listed building points
vucity-leeds-21_noise pollution - rail
vucity-leeds-22_noise pollution- road
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vucity-leeds-26_land registry query
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vucity-leeds-28_police stations
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vucity-leeds-30_conservation areas
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vucity-leeds-33_priority habitat locations
vucity-leeds-34_designated neighbourhood areas
vucity-leeds-35_green belt areas
vucity-leeds-36_greenspace sites
vucity-leeds-37_housing allocations
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vucity-leeds-39_plan panel areas
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vucity-leeds-42_supermarkets
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DATA LAYERS
Education Establishments
Annual Average Household Income
Population Density
Ancient Woodland
Employment Areas
Designated Greenspaces
Flood Defences
Flood Zone 3
EPC Domestic
Land Registry Query
Noise Pollution - Rail
Article 4
Fire Stations
Places of Worship
Council and Building Assets
Priority Habitat Locations
Green Belt Areas
Housing Allocations
Plan Panel Areas
Retail Frontage
Cycle Routes
GPs
Deprivation Index
Air Quality Management Areas
Development Management Team Areas
SSSI
Areas Benefitting from Flood Defences
Flood Zone 2
Tree Protection Orders
EPC Non-Domestic
Listed Building Points
Noise Pollution - Road
Land Registry Query
Police Stations
Conservation Areas
Local Nature Reserves
Designated Neighbourhood Areas
Greenspace Sites
Aire Valley AAP
Retail Boundaries
Supermarkets
VU.CITY Leeds is the largest and most accurate interactive 3D model available of the city.

With the Leeds city centre set to double in size, regeneration projects will lead to thousands of jobs being created and homes built. Major infrastructure schemes such as HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail will enhance Leeds’ connectivity. The opportunities for architects, planners and developers are many – as are the pitfalls.

VU.CITY’s 3D digital platform reduces unnecessary risks: from allowing users to assess consented developments and avoid unnecessary mistakes to importing pre-designed models from external 3D software to resize and reposition in context to know exactly what will work and get approval.

A £20m plan to transform large parts of Leeds city centre has been approved by councillors, which includes turning parts of City Square into a woodland glade with trees and water features set amongst a large pedestrianised area. It is a brilliant achievement and one that all cities can aspire to by using a digital platform to explore placemaking possibilities: VU.CITY’s accurate and relevant city data layers examine key factors, such as conservation areas and designated freespace, neighbourhood and development areas, to examine a scheme’s feasibility and highlight areas for improvement.

Our Plantech pioneer users of VU.CITY Leeds, including Leeds City Council, are taking advantage of the model’s many benefits. From being able to understand and assess a site’s opportunities and challenges, testing refined designs in context, enhancing pre-app conversations and planning submissions, to improving how everyone involved collaborates.

 

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VU.CITY Leeds: 3D Model Features and Planning Tools

Belfast Consent Planning Timeline in a Digital Twin 3D Model using VU.CITY
Easily import your designs from external 3D software such as Revit, Rhino, SketchUp & 3ds Max into the model of Belfast and test how they will work in situ
Import a Rhino, Revit, SketchUp 3DS Max, or 3D Model into a digital twin 3D city model using VU.CITY Belfast
Microclimate, Sunlight, Weather and Atmospherics analysis in VU.CITY Belfast's 3D Model and Digital Twin Platform
Conduct Viewsheds, view studies, feasibility studies, present concepts, export images and video from the VU.CITY 3D Model Digital Twin of Belfast
Conduct ZTV and ZVI Studies & Assessments in a Digital Twin using the VU.CITY Belfast 3D Model
Collaborate in VU.CITY Belfast's Digital Twin 3D Model. Annotate and tag your team and stakeholders
Collaborate with stakeholders using the VU.CITY Hub, Digital Twin and 3D Model for Belfast

Consented Schemes Timeline

Realise a site’s potential by viewing and assessing recently consented developments across the city, leveraging geospatial data aggregation for precise insights.

Test Massing

Assess multiple initial massing options at an early stage and GEA potential quickly.

Import Designs

Easily import your designs from external 3D modelling software (such as Revit, Rhino, SketchUp and 3DS Max) into the Belfast model and test how they work in situ.

Sunlight Analysis

Quickly view and assess the initial impact of light from your proposed developments.

Camera Studies and Tools

Conduct high-level townscape and visual impact assessments. Agree on key views to analyse further. Select key views and confidently present your proposals to take stakeholders on your design journey.

Zone of Theoretical Visibility

Save time by eliminating unnecessary views for analysis. Understand where your scheme can be seen from and which views are critical to assess.

Annotate with Tags

Mark up comments and actions and easily collaborate on a site or scheme with project team members.

Scope, Design and Collaborate

VU.CITY’s project collaboration space, the Hub, allows you to seamlessly communicate with stakeholders, to make better design and planning decisions, faster.

 

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Leeds 3D tile coverage

Whether you’re focusing on a single neighbourhood or the entire cityscape, VU.CITY provides full coverage with unmatched precision.

VU.CITY Leeds 3D Model Digital Twin tile coverage

 

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VU.CITY Leeds FAQs

Here are some frequently asked questions about VU.CITY's Leeds 3D Digital Twin and Model.

How does the VU.CITY Leeds model assist with large-scale urban regeneration projects?

With Leeds city centre set to double in size, the model supports urban regeneration by enabling users to visualise project impacts, test design options, and assess factors like sunlight and massing. This helps align projects with Leeds’ growth and sustainability goals.

Can the Leeds 3D model help with understanding the impact of new developments on local heritage?

Yes, the model includes data on conservation areas, listed buildings, and key viewpoints, allowing users to analyse how new developments interact with historic sites and align with Leeds’ architectural character.

How can the VU.CITY Leeds model improve stakeholder engagement?

The model offers tools like the Presenter Tool, camera studies, and annotation features, allowing users to create realistic visuals. These tools make it easier to present projects to stakeholders, gaining feedback and building consensus early in the planning process.

What environmental data layers are available in the Leeds model?

The Leeds model includes layers for sunlight analysis, green spaces, flood zones, and tree preservation orders, helping planners and developers make environmentally informed decisions that support Leeds’ sustainability objectives.

Who benefits from using the VU.CITY Leeds model?

Architects, developers, planners, and local authorities all benefit. The model simplifies complex projects, enhances collaboration, and ensures developments align with Leeds’ strategic vision for sustainable growth and urban transformation.

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Explore digital 3D geospatial solutions for the built environment

VU.CITY provides clear, powerful tools for key decision-makers across the built environment, helping them visualise and shape the future of cities with confidence and precision.

Make smarter decisions with data-driven insights, from infrastructure to sustainability.

Unlock the power of Generative AI for optimal design and streamlined decision-making.

Bring your designs to 3D life with state-of-the-art modelling tools.

Collaborate seamlessly across studies, planning, and design.

Utilise advanced 3D models and a data-driven approach with our flexible ZTV service.

Bring Your Vision to Life with a 3D Flythrough Video.

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