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Watford 3D Model

Unlock better design and planning insights with Watford’’s digital twin

VU.CITY Watford saves time and money for professionals involved in the design, planning and development of the built environment. ‍

Our accurate and interactive 3D digital twin model of Watford is enriched with data and tools to help you collaborate and analyse the real world impact of proposals, allowing you to make better design, and planning decisions, faster.

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Watford data layers for contextual viability

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

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vucity-Watford-data-5_census- deprivation index
vucity-Watford-data-6_census- population density
vucity-Watford-data-7_air quality management areas
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DATA LAYERS
Education Establishments
Hospitals
Deprivation Index
Air Quality Management Areas
Priority Habitat Locations
Areas Benefitting from Flood Defences
Flood Zone 2
Recorded Flood Outlines
EPC- Non Domestic
Listed Building Points
Noise Pollution - Road
Green Belt
Fire Stations
Places of Worship
Supermarkets
Cycle Routes
GPs
Annual Average Household Income
Population Density
Priority Habitat Locations
SSSI
Flood Defences
Flood Zone 3
EPC - Domestic
Land Registry Query
Noise Pollution - Rail
Conservation Areas
Greenspace Sites
Police Stations
Retail Boundaries
Scheduled Monuments
VU.CITY Watford is the most accurate interactive 3D model of the city available.

Watford has a long established urban centre, with a market charter dating back to the 12th century. Its urban form features a range of typologies, including terrace Victorian housing and planned housing estates from the 20th century, giving Watford a diverse urban character. 

Planning and designing new schemes in Watford is complex, with significant development taking place on previously built land, concentrating in selected areas of the borough, such as the town centre, Watford Junction, and the Health Campus. 

Understanding the varied context, maximising the excellent transport links, whilst remaining sensitive to the character of the area and environmental challenges is critical in creating well designed schemes to serve Watford for decades to come. 

VU.CITY’s 3D digital twin technology helps built environment professionals visualise and instantly understand a site's potential in Watford. Our platform brings collaboration to the forefront of the planning process, enabling teams to overcome challenges quicker and make smarter decisions.

 

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VU.CITY Watford: 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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Watford 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 Watford 3D Model Digital Twin tile coverage

 

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VU.CITY Watford FAQs

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

How can the VU.CITY Watford 3D model support planning in a historic and diverse urban area?

The model provides a realistic view of Watford’s unique mix of Victorian housing and modern developments. It allows planners and developers to assess how new projects interact with the existing character and heritage, making it easier to plan sensitive, well-integrated designs.

What are the advantages of using the Watford 3D model for development on previously built land?

VU.CITY Watford helps users visualise redevelopment in areas with limited space. Tools like massing studies and sunlight analysis allow planners to test design options quickly, ensuring they maximise space without compromising on quality or surrounding context.

How can the Watford model help developers present their projects to stakeholders?

The model includes features like the Camera Tool and view analysis. These tools enable users to present realistic visuals from key viewpoints, making it easier to communicate project impacts and get stakeholder buy-in early.

What environmental and transport data are available in the VU.CITY Watford model?

The model includes data layers such as transport links, flood zones, and sunlight impact assessments, which help developers and planners understand how new projects fit into Watford’s infrastructure and environmental landscape.

Who benefits most from using the VU.CITY Watford model?

Architects, planners, developers, and local councils all benefit. The model enhances collaboration, streamlines planning for complex urban areas, and ensures new projects align with Watford’s strategic growth and preservation goals.

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