Visualize envelopes for a new perspective on development limits and opportunities<\/h1>\n
When we think of digital 3D models of towns and cities, we often think of physical representations, like buildings, trees, and street furniture. ArcGIS Urban goes beyond with the ability to visualize envelopes as transparent 3D boundaries \u2013 an effective way for planners to interpret the complexities of zoning regulations and communicate them to residents and developers.<\/p>\n
While planners have always been able to visualize 3D envelopes for a plan area in ArcGIS Urban, we\u2019ve improved how you interact with them in this release.<\/p>\n
Identify room for growth<\/h2>\n
When viewing an area-of-interest, you can now directly show all envelopes, allowing you to identify densification opportunities. Or you can simplify the visualization to focus solely on planned developments so that you can quickly see where proposals are not compliant.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":{"ID":2000032,"id":2000032,"title":"3D envelopes in Urban","filename":"envelopes.gif","filesize":2701042,"url":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/envelopes.gif","link":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/urban\/announcements\/whats-new-in-arcgis-urban-june-2023\/envelopes","alt":"3D envelopes in ArcGIS Urban cast over several 3D buildings.","author":"8122","description":"","caption":"Whether you have a routine proposal review or a larger zoning update, we\u2019ve added new functionality and enhanced performance for displaying 3D envelopes across any size area-of-focus.","name":"envelopes","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":1999412,"date":"2023-06-27 13:38:09","modified":"2023-06-28 13:36:48","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/gif","type":"image","subtype":"gif","icon":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":1500,"height":843,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/envelopes-213x200.gif","thumbnail-width":213,"thumbnail-height":200,"medium":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/envelopes.gif","medium-width":464,"medium-height":261,"medium_large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/envelopes.gif","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":432,"large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/envelopes.gif","large-width":1500,"large-height":843,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/envelopes.gif","1536x1536-width":1500,"1536x1536-height":843,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/envelopes.gif","2048x2048-width":1500,"2048x2048-height":843,"card_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/envelopes-826x465.gif","card_image-width":826,"card_image-height":465,"wide_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/envelopes.gif","wide_image-width":1500,"wide_image-height":843}},"image_position":"center","orientation":"horizontal","hyperlink":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"
Want to visualize a potential change to an envelope? Simply click on a zone in the editing side panel and adjust values. While your newly calculated parameters load, you can now view and edit other aspects of your plan area without delay.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"
Review with confidence<\/h2>\n
No need to worry if a few of your zones are missing height parameters. Parcels without specified heights are now automatically marked with a finite dotted line, ensuring they don\u2019t cause distraction.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":{"ID":2000962,"id":2000962,"title":"Screen Shot 2023-06-27 at 12.54.01 PM","filename":"Screen-Shot-2023-06-27-at-12.54.01-PM.png","filesize":2372253,"url":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screen-Shot-2023-06-27-at-12.54.01-PM.png","link":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/urban\/announcements\/whats-new-in-arcgis-urban-june-2023\/screen-shot-2023-06-27-at-12-54-01-pm","alt":"3D envelopes over a plan area.","author":"8122","description":"","caption":"By lightening the border color and adding dotted lines for missing height parameters, transparent 3D envelopes blend naturally without distracting from the big picture.","name":"screen-shot-2023-06-27-at-12-54-01-pm","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":1999412,"date":"2023-06-27 17:59:01","modified":"2023-06-27 19:48:00","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/png","type":"image","subtype":"png","icon":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":1920,"height":1080,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screen-Shot-2023-06-27-at-12.54.01-PM-213x200.png","thumbnail-width":213,"thumbnail-height":200,"medium":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screen-Shot-2023-06-27-at-12.54.01-PM.png","medium-width":464,"medium-height":261,"medium_large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screen-Shot-2023-06-27-at-12.54.01-PM.png","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":432,"large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screen-Shot-2023-06-27-at-12.54.01-PM.png","large-width":1920,"large-height":1080,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screen-Shot-2023-06-27-at-12.54.01-PM-1536x864.png","1536x1536-width":1536,"1536x1536-height":864,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screen-Shot-2023-06-27-at-12.54.01-PM.png","2048x2048-width":1920,"2048x2048-height":1080,"card_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screen-Shot-2023-06-27-at-12.54.01-PM-826x465.png","card_image-width":826,"card_image-height":465,"wide_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screen-Shot-2023-06-27-at-12.54.01-PM.png","wide_image-width":1920,"wide_image-height":1080}},"image_position":"center","orientation":"horizontal","hyperlink":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"
3 ways to bring 3D visualizations to life for dynamic and engaging storytelling<\/h1>\n
We know that 3D models and contextual narratives are a powerful duo for engaging stakeholders in the planning process. Building on our continuous efforts<\/a> to make sharing content with ArcGIS Urban easy and convenient, we\u2019re happy to now make a snapshot of your urban projects shareable as web scenes.<\/p>\n Projects represent a collection of design submittals or phases within a short-term development, usually at a site-level. Planners now have the option to export individual project-related scenarios directly from ArcGIS Urban for use in custom applications, websites and StoryMaps.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":{"ID":2000242,"id":2000242,"title":"project-scenario-webscene","filename":"project-scenario-webscene.gif","filesize":6695436,"url":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/project-scenario-webscene.gif","link":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/urban\/announcements\/whats-new-in-arcgis-urban-june-2023\/project-scenario-webscene","alt":"A project scenario webscene showing a small-scale redevelopment project and the placement of 3D trees.","author":"8122","description":"","caption":"Projects are often parcel-based 3D models of short-term development or proposals, such as converting a vacant big-box store or building a new elementary school.","name":"project-scenario-webscene","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":1999412,"date":"2023-06-27 15:04:51","modified":"2023-06-27 15:17:16","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/gif","type":"image","subtype":"gif","icon":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":1500,"height":843,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/project-scenario-webscene-213x200.gif","thumbnail-width":213,"thumbnail-height":200,"medium":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/project-scenario-webscene.gif","medium-width":464,"medium-height":261,"medium_large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/project-scenario-webscene.gif","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":432,"large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/project-scenario-webscene.gif","large-width":1500,"large-height":843,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/project-scenario-webscene.gif","1536x1536-width":1500,"1536x1536-height":843,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/project-scenario-webscene.gif","2048x2048-width":1500,"2048x2048-height":843,"card_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/project-scenario-webscene-826x465.gif","card_image-width":826,"card_image-height":465,"wide_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/project-scenario-webscene.gif","wide_image-width":1500,"wide_image-height":843}},"image_position":"center","orientation":"horizontal","hyperlink":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":" The addition of exportable project web scenes completes the seamless export functionality for all three types of Urban elements:<\/p>\n Feature any of these ArcGIS Urban elements individually or together to create engaging narratives and guided tours for sharing with your stakeholders and the public.<\/p>\n \n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":" What better way to explore a 3D model of a town or city than with a VR headset? VR headsets are an excellent way to encourage participation at stakeholder meetings and public forums. To export projects<\/strong> and plans<\/strong>, simply use the new 360VR scene option, just as you would export the new project webscene to an app or ArcGIS StoryMaps. Learn more<\/a>.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":" Whether you\u2019re new to ArcGIS Urban or an experienced 3D-modeler, here are a few more enhancements we\u2019ve added to make learning and using ArcGIS Urban that much easier.<\/p>\n With busy schedules and existing priorities, it can be tough to master a new skill. Keep an eye out for tips. We\u2019ve added links to our online documentation to help you through common workflows. For example, you’ll find them when using the editing toolbar for zones and development modeling.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":{"ID":2000332,"id":2000332,"title":"help-buttons","filename":"help-buttons.gif","filesize":1175086,"url":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/help-buttons.gif","link":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/urban\/announcements\/whats-new-in-arcgis-urban-june-2023\/help-buttons","alt":"In-app links to translated documentation.","author":"8122","description":"","caption":"ArcGIS Urban documentation is available in multiple languages, including Spanish, German, Japanese, Russian, French, and Simplified Chinese.","name":"help-buttons","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":1999412,"date":"2023-06-27 15:19:49","modified":"2023-06-27 15:20:45","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/gif","type":"image","subtype":"gif","icon":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":1500,"height":702,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/help-buttons-213x200.gif","thumbnail-width":213,"thumbnail-height":200,"medium":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/help-buttons.gif","medium-width":464,"medium-height":217,"medium_large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/help-buttons.gif","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":359,"large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/help-buttons.gif","large-width":1500,"large-height":702,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/help-buttons.gif","1536x1536-width":1500,"1536x1536-height":702,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/help-buttons.gif","2048x2048-width":1500,"2048x2048-height":702,"card_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/help-buttons-826x387.gif","card_image-width":826,"card_image-height":387,"wide_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/help-buttons.gif","wide_image-width":1500,"wide_image-height":702}},"image_position":"center","orientation":"horizontal","hyperlink":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":" Access to the entire ArcGIS Urban documentation catalog and our latest news is also now available when opening the collapsible side panel in the top-left corner of your window. Wherever you are in ArcGIS Urban, whether editing a parcel layer or configuring plan settings, this navigation button is a consistent wayfinder that now includes helpful links.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":" Finding out which parcels are a good fit for development is tricky enough. With autosave, you can build your virtual suitability model without worrying about losing your progress.<\/p>\n Now when measuring distance and area, you can snap to every line and vertex, ensuring precise measurements, such as when tracing the boundaries of a parcel or building. To continue with freeform measurements, simply use the CTRL key on your keyboard to temporarily disable snapping.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":" Headed to this year’s Esri User Conference? Check out our curated list of ArcGIS Urban sessions<\/a> and be sure to stop by the Community Development Area<\/a>. Not going to make it this year or want to chat with us sooner? Schedule a demo<\/a> to meet with a member of our team one-on-one.<\/p>\nShowcase individual project-based scenarios<\/h2>\n
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Bonus workflow!\u00a0 <\/em>Export web scenes for use in VR<\/h1>\n
Greater insights and efficiency as you work<\/h1>\n
Tips and guidance as you need it<\/h2>\n
Auto-save parcel suitability analysis<\/h2>\n
Measuring dimensions<\/h2>\n
Learn more about ArcGIS Urban<\/h1>\n
Additional resources<\/h2>\n
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