ArcGIS Urban
Create, edit, and manage land-use and zoning plans.
Overview
ArcGIS Urban is an interactive 3D experience designed to improve urban planning and decision-making. It allows users to visualize projects in a citywide context, create alternative development scenarios, and analyze their impacts based on zoning rules and other indicators. As part of the Esri ecosystem, it is built on a foundation of authoritative GIS data and is designed for collaboration between public and private sector stakeholders.
✨ Key Features
- Web-based 3D City Model
- Zoning and Land Use Planning Tools
- Scenario Planning and Comparison
- Development Project Visualization
- Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Dashboards
- Underground Infrastructure Visualization
- Integration with the full ArcGIS system
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Seamless integration with the comprehensive Esri ArcGIS ecosystem.
- Built on a foundation of authoritative, system-of-record GIS data.
- Strong focus on official planning workflows like zoning and land use management.
Unique Value: Provides a single, authoritative environment for cities to manage, visualize, and analyze their planning data in 3D, improving transparency, collaboration, and the quality of decision-making.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Creating an official 3D zoning map for a city that is accessible to the public.
- Allowing developers to submit 3D models of their projects for review within the city's digital twin.
- Analyzing the cumulative impact of all proposed and under-construction projects on population and housing.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Generative design for site feasibility
- Microscopic traffic simulation
- Detailed architectural design
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more integrated and authoritative data management backbone than competitors, leveraging the power of a city's existing investment in Esri's GIS platform.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Premium Support tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: NA
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