3D Data Visualisation Tools

Data-led decisions for more accurate results

Understand the feasibility and impact of your scheme with planning data layers that are relevant to each city, from public and private sector sources.

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Explore VU.CITY's 3D data layers

VU.CITY helps you visualise, organise and analyse data clearly and easily so that everyone involved can make better and quicker decisions.

Explore the amenities that surround your project.

From retail boundaries, to supermarkets, hospitals, GPs, police stations and more.

VU.CITY Belfast Primary Retail Frontage

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Understand local demographics at a glance.

Access population, age, household and income data to inform design and planning strategies.

VU.CITY Oxford Population Density

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Visualise crime data to support safety-led design.

Analyse crime rates and incident locations to shape safer public spaces and enhance proposals.

VU.CITY London Crime - Theft from Person

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Plan responsibly with environmental data.

View flood zones, green spaces, biodiversity and air quality to future-proof your proposals.

VU.CITY New York Air Pollution

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Evaluate building energy performance.

See EPC ratings across nearby buildings to support sustainability strategies and retrofitting plans.

VU.CITY Cardiff EPC - Domestic

Identify local historic context and conservation areas.

Layer historic mapping and boundaries to protect heritage and comply with planning policy.

VU.CITY Oxford DH2 Views - Historic Core Area

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Spot industrial use sites for Brownfield or co-location opportunities.

Overlay industrial land use data to identify redevelopment sites or buffer zones.

VU.CITY Nottingham Major Business Parks and Industrial Estates

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Access ownership information instantly.

See freehold and leasehold boundaries to understand ownership, risk and opportunity.

VU.CITY Manchester Land Registry Query

Flag heritage assets with Listed status.

Identify protected buildings within and around your site to assess planning constraints.

VU.CITY Southampton Listed Building Points

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See past and present planning applications.

Review planning history and live applications to support feasibility studies and due diligence.

VU.CITY Birmingham Conservation Areas

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Locate landmarks, attractions, institutions and community hubs to understand place character.

VU.CITY Watford Fire Stations

Explore property data to inform development potential.

Understand use class, property size, and ownership across surrounding buildings.

VU.CITY London Ofcom Internet Data Speed

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Assess retail footprint and potential.

Visualise retail units and catchments to inform commercial strategy and mixed-use design.

VU.CITY Southampton Retail Boundaries

Respect and protect nationally significant sites.

Flag scheduled monuments to ensure compliance with heritage and visibility constraints.

VU.CITY Edinburgh Scheduled Monuments

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Map public transport access and movement patterns.

View stations, stops, routes and journey times to strengthen transport-led development.

VU.CITY Glasgow Cycle Routes

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Import and visualise your own custom data.

Upload your own geospatial data relevant to your scheme.

VU.CITY Glasgow Your Point Data

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VU.CITY seamlessly integrates with leading 3D digital software for an easy fit into existing workflows.

We are compatible with the biggest 3D software providers so that you can focus on your designs and plans with minimal disruption.

SiteSolve

SiteSolve is our early-stage site exploration and generative design tool. Find out more.

Revit Plugin

Optimise FBX exports from Revit with our VU.CITY Revit Plugin and Update Agent. Embed materials, maintain positioning, and more.

SketchUp Plugin (beta)

Export SKP models to FBX using our VU.CITY SketchUp Plugin (beta). Produce FBX files optimised for use in VU.CITY.

Blender Add-in

Optimise and fix common issues with FBX models using our VU.CITY Blender Add-in. It's the best model editor we've come across.

Data Layer FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about VU.CITY's Data Layers.

VU.CITY’s 3D data visualisation tools integrate diverse data layers—from zoning and environmental metrics to infrastructure and socio-economic indicators—into interactive digital twins. This holistic approach enables professionals to visualise, analyse, and plan urban environments with unparalleled accuracy.

Our AI data visualisation tools automatically analyse complex datasets and present them in clear, actionable formats. This technology identifies trends, simulates scenarios, and forecasts urban growth patterns, empowering architects, planners, developers, and local authorities to make data-driven decisions more effectivel

Architects can overlay critical information such as zoning regulations, environmental constraints, and material properties onto their designs. This integration supports the creation of innovative yet feasible architectural plans, ensuring that designs are both aesthetically compelling and technically precise

Urban planners leverage these tools to consolidate multiple data layers into a unified, interactive model. By analysing demographic trends, infrastructure networks, and historical development patterns, planners can simulate various scenarios, optimise land use, and develop sustainable urban strategies.

Developers utilise our tools to assess site potential, evaluate market dynamics, and navigate regulatory requirements. The ability to integrate AI-driven analytics further refines project feasibility studies, helping developers identify investment opportunities and streamline project approvals.

Local authorities benefit from a comprehensive view of urban environments, where precise data on environmental metrics, infrastructure, and socio-economic factors come together. This clear, distortion-free visualisation aids in policy-making, regulatory compliance, and transparent communication with the community.

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.