
Manchester 3D Model
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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44DATA LAYERS
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166.75 sq kmMODELLED TO 15CM ACCURACY
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417Consents approved VU.CITY
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718,062TREES, ACCURATE HEIGHT AND CANOPY
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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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.
VU.CITY Manchester: 3D Model Features and Planning Tools








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.
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.
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 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.
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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