Extreme-resolution 3-D models
Urban Vision 3-D creates highly detailed 3-D digital maps of cities, starting with New York City and Miami. Their technology combines aerial photos to make a virtual city model with a higher resolution than Google Maps (3 cm per pixel vs. 7+ cm). This detailed mapping is particularly valuable for urban climate adaptation efforts.
In the context of rising sea levels and increasing extreme weather events, this technology can help city planners and policymakers visualize and plan for climate change impacts. The platform can overlay flood risk data, heat island effects, and potential storm surge areas onto the 3-D city model. This allows for more accurate assessment of vulnerable areas and infrastructure.
For real estate and urban planning, this tool can guide climate-resilient development. It can help identify areas for green infrastructure, plan evacuation routes, and design buildings that withstand climate threats. The ability to combine various data layers (like elevation, property information, and climate projections) makes it a powerful tool for creating adaptive strategies in growing, climate-vulnerable cities like Miami.