CityCAD
Conceptual masterplanning software.
Overview
CityCAD is a desktop application designed for the early stages of urban design and masterplanning. It allows users to quickly sketch a city model and then automatically calculates a wide range of quantitative data about the plan, such as densities, floor areas, and population estimates. It helps bridge the gap between 2D drawing and 3D modeling by providing a simple, data-rich environment for testing design ideas.
✨ Key Features
- Parametric Masterplanning
- Automated Quantitative Analysis (Densities, Areas, etc.)
- Liveability and Sustainability Appraisals
- Street and Block Generation Tools
- Sunlight and Shadow Analysis
- Simple 3D Massing Models
- Data Export to Excel and other formats
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Focus on quantitative analysis and data generation from the earliest design stages.
- Simple, CAD-like interface that is easy to learn.
- Integrated sustainability and liveability metrics.
Unique Value: Integrates quantitative analysis directly into the conceptual design process, allowing planners to make more informed decisions and test ideas against key performance indicators from the very start.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Rapidly creating and comparing different layout options for a new urban district.
- Getting instant feedback on the density and population capacity of a masterplan.
- Analyzing sunlight access for residential blocks in a conceptual design.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Detailed architectural design
- High-quality 3D visualization
- Traffic simulation
🏆 Alternatives
More data-rich and analysis-focused than SketchUp, but simpler and more accessible for masterplanning than the procedural modeling environment of CityEngine.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (NA tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 30-day free trial
Free tier: NA
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