Urban Model

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What is it?

Glasgow Urban Model is a 3D digital representation of the City Centre and River Clyde corridor. The model can be viewed online in two versions:

Photo realistic detail (+/- 20 cm accuracy)
Block detail (+/- 0,50m accuracy)

Glasgow City Council has procured an extension of the 3D Model Area in 2017 at block detail which can be found under related documents.

What are the Project Objectives?

The project responds to the Scottish Government vision for delivering services that are fit for the 21st century. The primary objectives of the project are:

To enhance the understanding of the built environment through the use of a 3D photo realistic representation of the city;
To improve the communication and consultation process within the planning system;
To provide a highly accurate visual tool in 3D to assist in the assessment of new development proposals to the public, elected members and planning officers alike;
To promote and showcase the regeneration of Glasgow; and
To improve the quality of all new developments on the ground.

How the Urban Model is being Used

See below some examples of how the Glasgow Urban Model is currently being used in liaison with the private sector for new city developments.

110 Queen Street as existing	110 Queen Street as proposed
110 Queen Street as existing	110 Queen Street as proposed
Mixed-use development which comprises 18, 227 square metres of shop, offices and restaurant floor space.
	The New Campus Glasgow project brought together Glasgow's three city centre colleges to deliver world class learning on two campuses which form Glasgow City College.
	George Square example of flood testing.

The Urban Model data was used by the AAIB team (Air Accidents Investigation Branch/Department for Transport) to assist the investigation of the helicopter crash that occurred at the Clutha Vaults pub in Glasgow on 29 November 2013.

View The Urban Model

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Events and Awards

Events

The Urban Model has been showcased and presented at the following events:

17-18 June 2010 - Politecnico di Milano - "Exploring Urban Change through visual and environmental simulations" International Seminar
22-23 April 2009 - Glasgow - "Digital Documentation Conference" organised by Digital Design Studio and Historic Scotland.
15-18 October 2008 - Rostov-On-Don, Russia - "The Construction-Architecture Forum."
11-14 September 2008 - Venice, Biennale di Architettura

Awards

Scottish Awards for Quality in Planning 2009, Winner of the Development Management Award.
July 2009 - APSE Awards, Best Information and Communication Technology Initiative (Finalist).
22 September 2007 - Winner of the Merchant City Festival Award for Innovation Specialising in Interactive Media, at the BAFTA Scotland night.