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Manchester 3D Model

Unlock clearer project insights with Manchester’s digital twin

Minimise project risks with our Manchester 3D Model functionality. Reduce uncertainty and uncover opportunities with Manchester's digital twin. Rich data layers help assess site potential, highlight constraints, and support faster, more informed decision-making at every stage.

With VU.CITY’s accurate Manchester 3D model, stakeholders across the built environment can collaborate seamlessly, align more easily, and move projects forward with confidence.

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    DATA LAYERS
  • 166.75 sq km
    MODELLED TO 15CM ACCURACY
  • 417
    Consents approved VU.CITY
  • 718,062
    TREES, ACCURATE HEIGHT AND CANOPY
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Manchester data layers

From transportation and zoning to environmental factors, VU.CITY Manchester 3D model data layers provide essential insights for more informed and confident decision-making.

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DATA LAYERS
Education Establishments
GPs
Deprivation Index
Air Quality Management Areas
Priority Habitat Locations
Flood Defences
Flood Zone 3
Renewable Energy Projects
EPC - Non Domestic
Housing Land Supply
Office Land Supply
Noise Pollution - Road
Police Stations
Conservation Areas
Listed Buildings Polygons
Locally Listed Buildings
Supermarkets
Cycle Hubs
GMAL
Metro Link Stops
Hospitals
Annual Average Household Income
Population Density
Local Nature Reserves
Areas Benefitting from Flood Defences
Flood Zone 2
Recorded Flood Outlines
EPC - Domestic
Listed Building Points
Industry Land Supply
Noise Pollution - Rail
Fire Stations
Places of Worship
Greenspaces
Local Authorities
Retail Boundaries
Bus Routes
Cycle Routes
Metro Link
VU.CITY Manchester is the most accurate interactive 3D model of the city available.

Manchester continues to lead the way in the north of England in all aspects of the built environment, whether it's the ever-growing skyline providing the highest level of urban living or the re-invention and regeneration of the boroughs of Greater Manchester.

Manchester is firmly advocating the net zero green agenda in all its planning with the belt around the city centre providing more and more green space for its '15 minute neighbourhood' concept. VU.CITY enables all stakeholders involved to collaborate and make this vision a reality.

Architects, planners, developers, local authorities and other built environment professionals are turning to one of the UK’s most accurate digital twin and embracing the digital revolution in planning: VU.CITY Manchester includes coverage of Rochdale, Salford, Trafford and Stockport.

Architects, such as SimpsonHaugh, have realised that VU.CITY Manchester is the quickest way to visualise a development in context and prevent costs and subscriptions to data sources spiraling out of control long term when assessing a site’s feasibility.

There are so many advantages to using VU.CITY’s 3D digital twin technology, 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 Manchester: 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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Manchester 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 Manchester 3D Model Digital Twin tile coverage

 

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VU.CITY Manchester FAQs

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

What benefits does the VU.CITY Manchester 3D model offer for urban planning?

VU.CITY Manchester’s 3D model offers planners, developers, and architects a detailed, interactive view of the city. It enables users to visualise projects in context, assess environmental impacts, and make informed decisions quickly and accurately, which streamlines project approvals.

Which data layers are available in the VU.CITY Manchester platform?

The VU.CITY Manchester model includes data layers such as building heights, transport infrastructure, land use zones, heritage sites, and environmental factors, providing users with a comprehensive data set for planning and development assessments.

How can VU.CITY Manchester support feasibility studies?

VU.CITY Manchester allows users to conduct feasibility studies by analysing site constraints, visual impact, and regulatory requirements in a single platform. This capability helps identify potential challenges early in the planning phase, enhancing project viability.

Who should use VU.CITY Manchester for project planning and management?

VU.CITY Manchester is ideal for city planners, architects, developers, asset managers, and local authorities. It offers a collaborative, data-driven platform that enhances decision-making, compliance, and public engagement in development projects.

How up-to-date is the VU.CITY Manchester 3D model?

The VU.CITY Manchester model is frequently updated to include the latest city developments, planning data, and environmental information, ensuring users have access to the most current and accurate model for their planning needs.

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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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