3D GISEverlyne Lelei
Outline
• Introduction
• 3D across the ArcGIS platform
• ArcGIS Pro and Esri City Engine
• Why 3D GIS?
• City Engine key features
• 3d Cities Information model: Themes
• Demo
Introduction
3D is an important aspect of your GIS skillset.
It has a versatile capability that can be used across many professional industries including
local government, National Government, Urban planning and design, Entertainment.
3d Across the ArcGIS platform
Desktop Web Device
Server Online content
and services
i City Engine
ArcGIS Pro
Web scenes
Drone to Map
ArcGIS Pro and Esri City engine
ArcGIS Pro Esri City Engine
2D to 3D procedural engine Yes Yes
Interactive design tools No Yes
Rule authoring No Yes
Dynamic 3D streets and blocks No Yes
Scales All( global and local) Up to city scale(local only)
Animation Yes No
WHY 3D GIS
Our World is 3D
Improve understanding
Better communication
Solve 3D problems
City Engine key features
• Procedural modelling
+ + =
Attributes Rules ModelShapes
Customizable user interface
Integration with arc GIS
Dynamic city layouts
Data interoperability
Share 3D scenes
3d cities information models: themes
Built Environment
Legal Environment
Natural Environment
Built Environment: Utility Networks
Discover the underground potential of your city
• Water
• Sewer
• Stormwater
• Gas
• Electric
Legal Environment: From 2D to 3D
• Administrative Districts
- How are territories organized?
• Zoning Districts
- What current and future land usage is defined here?
• Parcels (Land/Tax/Unit)
- Who owns this property and how can it be identified?
• Regulations
- How can a Parcel or ZoningDistrict be used?
Legal Environment: Regulations
Attribute Type
Setback Front Min 5‘, max 15‘
Setback Sides Min 8‘
Roof Type Flat
Total Height Max 40‘
Site Coverage 0.6
FAR Max 1.2
Levels Above Ground Max 4
Units per Parcel Max 4
Parcel
SetbacksHeight
The Natural Environment
Atmosphere & Pollution
Wind & Weather
Subsurface Geology
Land Cover
Demo