City of Launceston 3D City Model
City of Launceston
The 3D City Model developed by City of Launceston utilizes Lidar technology, with exceptional accuracy, and high resolution imagery to create a fully explorable digital representation of the city. The Model transforms the way that the existing urban form and future development can be visualized by developers, decision makers and the community. Via an open source, creative commons license, it provides an innovative and highly accessible means to engage with stakeholders, and create context and understanding of the visual impacts of development. The Model has demonstrated a range of planning applications, facilitating better design outcomes and allowing progress, while providing confidence that new development respects the existing heritage character which makes Launceston so unique. The 3D City Model is an exceptional use of emerging technologies, which are rapidly innovating the way in which the planning profession communicates with the community and other stakeholders.