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Urban Planner Tools
Help stakeholders understand the where, what and why of a project, regardless of how close they are to it. VU.CITY is a PropTech for planners that lets you quickly see where small changes can make big differences, and turn opportunities into realities.
Trusted by 6,000+ users across 26 cities
Architects, developers, local authorities, urban planners, and more trust VU.CITY to help achieve their goals.
Organise and visualise your geospatial data in accurate context with our comprehensive suite of digital design and development tools.
HOW CAN VU.CITY HELP YOU?
work
Qualify more sites, more quickly, and with more certainty of outcome for your clients.
information
Digitally access relevant site, scheme and planning information in one project collaboration space. Share and comment on relevant outputs quickly and easily.
into simplicity
Explain and justify recommendations. Everyone can visualise complicated site or scheme requirements, opportunities and restrictions with clarity and ease. Involve stakeholders to easily understand, assess and provide feedback on 3D outputs.
planning process
Share visual information transparently and effectively. Gain clarity across your project teams with easy access to collaborate on 3D outputs and documents. Securely share information to ease with clients, local authorities, politicians and communities.
planning conversations
Increase collaboration and team outputs by easily sharing and commenting on 3D outputs and documents. By visualising requirements, opportunities and restrictions for consideration with a site or scheme you can increase understanding for all.
relationships
Take relationships with clients, project teams and planning authorities to another level. Build collaboration and trust in a shared journey. Make it easier for everyone to understand insights and explain the rationale to politicians and the public.
"We're bringing in architects and our clients and different consultants into one room and we're viewing the proposals, the massing of the buildings from day one, and we're building basically the drawings and the architecture and the massing through VU.CITY."
"VU.CITY allows us to convey ideas when physical engagement is not possible, assisting the decision-making process in a way in which all stakeholders can relate to the proposal and its impact in the surroundings."
"3D visualisation using VU.CITY speeds up our workflow and allows us to understand projects in their surroundings, with long distance and close-up views!"
"VU.CITY provided a valuable resource on our work for Southwark Charities for an emerging scheme along Blackfriars Road in central London where, working with Fathom Architects, we were able to test different versions in context, have live discussions, and conclude the best approach."
"Councils can see, planning officers can see very quickly when they see a development of VU.CITY that it makes sense to them. They really feel like we're not hiding anything from them. Historically, you'd give them five or six views and they'd go, "Oh, you cherry-picked the best ones." And now we can take them through that process and that's helped massively."
TOP TOOLS FOR PLANNERS
Consented schemes timeline
Design with the current context and the future cityscape in mind. Check out major consented schemes within their setting and view key information including the developer and architect.
Camera placer
Explore the site, massing and/or refined design at ground level. View the model from different angles and understand its impact.
Screenshots to enhance documentation
Easily include multiple images in reports and presentations for clients and local planning officers.
Annotate with Tags
Mark up comments, actions and collaborate on a site or scheme with project team members.
ZTV (Zone of Theoretical Visibility)
Save time having to eliminate unnecessary views. Understand where proposals can be seen from and which views are critical to assess.
Data layers
Evaluate site opportunities and constraints. View conservation areas, listed buildings, protected views, public transport accessibility, flood risks and more.
Sunlight analysis
Quickly view and assess the initial impact of shadows from proposed developments at any time of day, any day of the year.
Scope, design and collaborate with VU.CITY
Everyone has the power to collaborate on the 3D outputs of VU.CITY. Seamlessly communicate with stakeholders, project teams and planning decision makers instantly to make better design & planning decisions, faster.
What are VU.CITY's urban planners tools?
Our urban planners tools are a suite of innovative digital solutions designed to help professionals visualise, design, and manage urban development projects. By leveraging advanced 3D modelling and data analytics, these tools empower urban planners to create more efficient and sustainable cityscapes.
How does VU.CITY's PropTech for planners enhance urban design?
Our PropTech for planners integrates real-time data, interactive digital twins, and robust simulation capabilities to provide actionable insights. This technology helps urban planners optimise project designs, make data-driven decisions, and improve overall urban development outcomes.
What key features are included in VU.CITY's urban planners tools?
VU.CITY’s tools offer advanced 3D modelling, dynamic digital twin simulations, detailed GIS integrations, and comprehensive data visualisation dashboards. These features work together to deliver precise insights and enable effective planning for complex urban environments.
How do data-driven insights factor into your PropTech solutions for planners?
Data-driven insights are at the heart of our PropTech for planners. By analysing historical and real-time urban data, our solutions help you identify trends, assess project viability, and make informed decisions. This ensures that every planning initiative is backed by solid, evidence-based research.
How can I get started with VU.CITY's urban planners tools and PropTech for planners?
Starting is easy. Fill the form below for your free trial, or contact our support team to discuss your specific needs. Our experts are ready to show you how our urban planners tools and PropTech solutions can transform your urban design plans.
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 is our early-stage site exploration and generative design tool. Find out more.
Optimise FBX exports from Revit with our VU.CITY Revit Plugin and Update Agent. Embed materials, maintain positioning, and more.
Export SKP models to FBX using our VU.CITY SketchUp Plugin (beta). Produce FBX files optimised for use in VU.CITY.
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.
26 UK & International Cities
Over 3,000+ sq km accurate to 15cm | Tools to scope, create & collaborate on designs
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.
Shape Tomorrow’s Cities, Today.
Begin Your Free Trial Now.
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