A new 3D-mapping system has allowed Hong Kong authorities to plan and visualise the dense urban environment in a faster and easier way, much like in the computer game SimCity.
The 3D Planning and Design System, which was rolled out in February and won an award from the Institute of Planners in November, allows officials to generate digital simulations of proposed structures on a 3D map.
The tool caters to the needs of a greying population amid a rising demand for urban redevelopment. Before the...
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