Best Urban Planning and Design Software - Page 2

Bentley OpenCities Planner

OpenCities Planner is a cloud-based service that enables visualization of 2D, 3D, and GIS data in a 3D world. You can design, visualize, and communicate projects from large-scale city developments to detailed architectural designs. Powered by Microsoft Azure, OpenCities Planner is scaled to support users globally and offers robust performance and multilayered security thanks to the extensive network of Microsoft's datacenters. All you need is a web browser as OpenCities Planner is completely web based and plug-in free. OpenCities Planner capabilities combined with Bentley’s reality modeling offerings make city-scale digital twins broadly accessible. Synchronizing reality and ‘virtuality,’ OpenCities Planner offers the perfect web solution to enable every city government in going digital. Scalable for all organization types from individual planners, architects, GIS engineers to city governments, and larger organizations.

Average Rating: 5.0/5.0

Total Reviews: 1

Giraffe

Giraffe is the platform for urban analytics. Connect people, projects, and data. Quick and Precise: Follow your instincts. Draw a massing in position in seconds. Smart and connected: Easily manage your assumptions and define custom metrics. Instant Analysis: As you sketch, Giraffe shows you up-to-date yields to assess your design. Collaborate Seamlessly: Work together in real time. See your team’s updates instantly. Supercharged workflows: Generative drawing tools automate tedious tasks.

Average Rating: 4.5/5.0

Total Reviews: 1

Modelur

Modelur is an easy-to-use, yet very powerful parametric urban design software tool, developed to help you quickly create conceptual urban massing. It calculates key urban control parameters on the fly (e.g. FAR or required number of parking lots), delivering important information while design is still evolving. This way it fosters well-informed decision making during the earliest stages, when design decisions have the highest impact.

Average Rating: 4.0/5.0

Total Reviews: 1

PTV Visum

PTV Visum is the leading software for macroscopic & mesoscopic transportation planning and mobility modeling. It enables cities, agencies, consultants, & researchers to simulate multimodal transport systems including private vehicles, public transit, pedestrians, & active modes. The platform supports demand modeling, traffic assignment, public transport planning, GIS-based analysis, & emissions forecasting. Its flexible architecture and open APIs allow seamless integration with external data & tools. Key Use Cases: 1. Strategic transport planning 2. Public transport network and timetable optimization 3. Traffic demand forecasting and assignment 4. Policy and scenario evaluation (e.g. LEZs, tolling, MaaS) 5. Infrastructure impact analysis 6. Accessibility and emissions assessment 7. Multi-year investment planning 8. Support for Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMPs) PTV Visum delivers data-driven insights to shape long-term mobility strategies at city, regional, and national levels.

Average Rating: 4.8/5.0

Total Reviews: 3

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ChatAEC

ChatAEC AI for development codes, due diligence, and early planning ChatAEC is an AI powered assistant that helps architects, planners, civil engineers, and developers understand site specific rules and requirements in seconds. It analyzes zoning, development codes, overlays, and other local regulations and returns clear, source linked answers that support faster and more accurate project decisions. ChatAEC is built for early stage planning and due diligence. It helps users move from scattered research to one organized workspace where every question, code reference, and project detail lives in a single project chat. What ChatAEC does: Answers development code, zoning, and due diligence questions instantly Identifies allowed uses, setbacks, height limits, density, overlays, and development standards Summarizes long code documents into clear, actionable guidance Creates parcel and project based chats for organized research Produces reports such as Summary of Information and Requirements (SIR) Supports early feasibility, concept planning, and entitlement preparation Links every answer to verified municipal sources for transparency Who it is for: Architects, planners, civil engineers, developers, and real estate teams that need fast clarity on what can be built and what rules apply to a site. Why teams choose ChatAEC Speeds up due diligence and early planning Provides accurate and consistent code interpretation Gives verified source links with every answer Reduces hours of manual research across planning, zoning, and development codes Keeps project research organized in one place ChatAEC helps teams move faster, reduce uncertainty, and make better decisions at the start of any development project.

CityVerse

CityVerse is cloud-based right-of-way, land management, and infrastructure project management software built for organizations managing land-intensive projects. Its parcel-centric platform gives teams a centralized system for managing projects, parcels, land acquisition, easements, contacts, documents, workflows, GIS data, and reporting from planning through project completion. Unlike generic project management software, CityVerse is designed around the complex workflows associated with land, right-of-way, utility, energy, transportation, and infrastructure projects. Teams can standardize repeatable processes across projects and disciplines while configuring fields, forms, workflows, dashboards, permissions, and reporting to match the requirements of each project. CityVerse supports right-of-way firms, utilities, energy companies, engineering organizations, transportation agencies, public-sector organizations, and other teams responsible for land acquisition, parcel management, easement tracking, permitting, and capital project delivery. **Key capabilities include:** * Parcel and land acquisition management * Right-of-way, easement, title, permitting, and stakeholder tracking * Configurable workflows, processes, tasks, and forms * GIS and mapping integration * Document and contact management * Role-based dashboards, permissions, and security * Real-time and scheduled reporting * Cloud-based access for office and field teams From individual projects to large enterprise programs, CityVerse helps organizations improve project visibility, reduce manual coordination, standardize workflows, and maintain a reliable source of truth across land, right-of-way, and infrastructure projects.

CivitPLAN

CivitPLAN by SoftTech Engineers Limited is an advanced AI-powered solution designed to streamline urban planning, zoning approvals, and regulatory compliance. This cloud-based platform empowers government authorities, municipalities, and planning agencies with automated workflows, real-time collaboration, and intelligent rule-based verification to accelerate the planning approval process. Key Benefits: 1-Faster and more efficient planning approvals with automated workflows 2- AI-driven compliance checks for error-free submissions 3- Seamless integration with GIS, BIM, and regulatory databases 4- Real-time tracking and collaboration for all stakeholders 5-Enhanced transparency and efficiency in urban planning CivitPLAN ensures a seamless, digital-first approach to urban development, helping cities grow smarter and more efficiently. For More Information Visit us: https://softtechglobal.com/civit-plan/

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EDS Technologies

EDS Technologies Pvt. Ltd. , established in 1995, is India's leading provider of engineering solutions, specializing in CAD/CAM/CAE/PLM and real-time visual simulation. With over two decades of experience, EDST empowers industries such as aerospace, automotive, industrial machinery, high-tech electronics, railways, infrastructure, consumer packaged goods, defense, research, and education to achieve their business objectives. Headquartered in Bengaluru, EDST operates across multiple Indian cities, including Chennai, Coimbatore, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Pune, Mumbai, Kolkata, Noida, Ahmedabad, and Chandigarh. Key Features and Functionality: - Comprehensive Solutions Portfolio: EDST offers a wide range of solutions, including engineering simulation, digital manufacturing, and lifecycle management, enabling the creation of virtual twins to drive product innovation and optimize business processes. - Consulting Services: The company provides consulting services focused on optimizing business processes, improving operational efficiency, and facilitating digital transformation. - Industry-Specific Expertise: EDST caters to various industries, including aerospace, automotive, industrial machinery, high-tech electronics, railways, infrastructure, consumer packaged goods, defense, research, and education. Primary Value and Solutions Provided: EDST's primary value lies in its ability to deliver end-to-end engineering solutions that enhance product design, streamline manufacturing processes, and facilitate digital transformation. By leveraging advanced technologies and industry expertise, EDST helps organizations improve productivity, reduce costs, and accelerate time-to-market, thereby driving innovation and achieving business success.

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Planary

Planary is designed for architects and urban planners to simplify complex urban planning tasks by automating calculations and enhancing visualization. Key Features: Automated Feasibility Studies: Quickly assess site potential with real-time data-driven insights. Seamless Revit & AutoCAD Integration: Works within Revit and AutoCAD, fitting seamlessly into existing workflows. Data-Driven Design: Generate reports and visualizations to support informed design decisions. Planary empowers architects and city planners by transforming complex urban analysis into an intuitive, efficient, and technology-driven process.

PointCab Origins

PointCab – Fast, Intuitive Solutions for Point Cloud Processing & Collaboration PointCab develops smart, user-friendly software that turns complex 3D point cloud data into actionable results—quickly and efficiently. Our solutions are trusted by professionals in architecture, engineering, construction, surveying, and urban planning around the world. We offer two core products: PointCab Origins PointCab Origins is a high-performance desktop solution for processing point cloud data from any laser scanner. It enables users to extract floor plans, sections, elevations, and orthoimages with just a few clicks—no advanced CAD or BIM skills required. - Works with data from all major scanner brands (e.g. Faro, Leica, NavVis, Riegl) - Supports fast export to CAD and BIM tools like AutoCAD, Revit, Archicad, and more - Ideal for scan-to-CAD and scan-to-BIM workflows in architecture, construction, and surveying - Saves time by simplifying as-built documentation and spatial analysis PointCab Nebula PointCab Nebula is our cloud-based platform for viewing and sharing point cloud data online. It allows teams and stakeholders to collaborate on 3D data —no software installation needed. - Stream point clouds via browser - Add comments, link documents, and organize projects visually - Control access with user permissions - Hosting of your choice: Connect Nebula to your existing cloud, e.g. Google, AWS or more Whether you're planning urban spaces, documenting existing buildings, or coordinating construction projects, PointCab makes point cloud workflows faster, easier, and more accessible. We bridge the gap between reality capture and real-world results.