{"id":2252982,"date":"2024-02-28T02:50:52","date_gmt":"2024-02-28T10:50:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/?post_type=blog&p=2252982"},"modified":"2024-07-08T13:52:14","modified_gmt":"2024-07-08T20:52:14","slug":"whats-new-in-arcgis-urban-february-2024","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/urban\/announcements\/whats-new-in-arcgis-urban-february-2024","title":{"rendered":"What’s New in ArcGIS Urban (February 2024)"},"author":8122,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_searchwp_excluded":""},"categories":[37101],"tags":[],"industry":[],"product":[409602],"class_list":["post-2252982","blog","type-blog","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-announcements","product-urban"],"acf":{"related_articles":[{"ID":2249862,"post_author":"7671","post_date":"2024-02-28 00:25:37","post_date_gmt":"2024-02-28 08:25:37","post_content":"","post_title":"Simplify Urban Model Management with ArcGIS Urban's Copy Functionality","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"simplify-urban-model-management-with-arcgis-urbans-copy-functionality","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-01 05:38:23","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-01 12:38:23","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/?post_type=blog&p=2249862","menu_order":0,"post_type":"blog","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"short_description":"Stay flexible and responsive to changing dynamics with the latest enhancements to ArcGIS Urban for zoning and land use planning.","flexible_content":[{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"

ArcGIS Urban makes 3D scenario modeling accessible to planners, allowing them to simulate different approaches to development before putting them into action.<\/p>\n

In this blog post, we\u2019ll look at the latest updates to ArcGIS Urban with a focus on importing and updating study areas, copying between plan scenarios, along with improved data selection and import workflows.<\/div>\n
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Import plan boundaries<\/h1>\n

A plan<\/em> in ArcGIS Urban is a means to simulate or validate different approaches to zoning and land use for a specific area within a city, town, or region. Plans can include information about space uses and building types, setbacks, and other important parameters to help you model where and how development could occur.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":{"ID":2263962,"id":2263962,"title":"plan-boundary-import-v3","filename":"plan-boundary-import-v3-1.gif","filesize":9742535,"url":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/plan-boundary-import-v3-1.gif","link":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/urban\/announcements\/whats-new-in-arcgis-urban-february-2024\/plan-boundary-import-v3-2","alt":"Importing a boundary from a feature layer to create a new zoning plan.","author":"7671","description":"Importing a boundary from a feature layer to create a new zoning plan.","caption":"Importing a boundary from a feature layer to create a new zoning plan.","name":"plan-boundary-import-v3-2","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":2252982,"date":"2024-02-28 10:40:21","modified":"2024-02-28 10:41:12","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\/2024\/02\/plan-boundary-import-v3-1-213x200.gif","thumbnail-width":213,"thumbnail-height":200,"medium":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/plan-boundary-import-v3-1.gif","medium-width":464,"medium-height":261,"medium_large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/plan-boundary-import-v3-1.gif","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":432,"large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/plan-boundary-import-v3-1.gif","large-width":1500,"large-height":843,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/plan-boundary-import-v3-1.gif","1536x1536-width":1500,"1536x1536-height":843,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/plan-boundary-import-v3-1.gif","2048x2048-width":1500,"2048x2048-height":843,"card_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/plan-boundary-import-v3-1-826x465.gif","card_image-width":826,"card_image-height":465,"wide_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/plan-boundary-import-v3-1.gif","wide_image-width":1500,"wide_image-height":843}},"image_position":"center","orientation":"horizontal","hyperlink":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"

Creating a new plan is as simple as drawing the plan’s boundary. To make this even easier and consistent with the boundaries used in your city maps and documents, you can now import plan boundaries directly from your GIS department’s data repository.<\/p>\n

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Add and manage data more efficiently<\/h1>\n

Plans and other content in ArcGIS Urban are designed to be dynamic and adaptable to changing circumstances. You can now add and update data, for example to keep your plan\u2019s data coordinated, with improved functionality to bring in data from existing services and spreadsheets.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"

Enhanced data filtering options<\/h2>\n

With the enhanced search and filter options, it is now simpler to locate the data you need to add to your plan from your GIS repository. Search for an item using its name, description, or URL, and then use the new filters such as owner, data type, and sharing level to narrow down your results.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"

Automated error scanning<\/h2>\n

Before data is added, it’s scanned for any potential errors that could affect the reliability of your modeling. With an improved data validation experience, you can quickly navigate to any errors that may have been caught during the import process.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":{"ID":2263932,"id":2263932,"title":"import-dialog-validation-v3","filename":"import-dialog-validation-v3.gif","filesize":4763919,"url":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/import-dialog-validation-v3.gif","link":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/urban\/announcements\/whats-new-in-arcgis-urban-february-2024\/import-dialog-validation-v3","alt":"Validating and correcting data values before importing it to a plan.","author":"7671","description":"Validating and correcting data values before importing it to a plan.","caption":"Validating and correcting data values before importing it to a plan.","name":"import-dialog-validation-v3","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":2252982,"date":"2024-02-28 10:30:28","modified":"2024-02-28 10:42:58","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":1920,"height":1080,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/import-dialog-validation-v3-213x200.gif","thumbnail-width":213,"thumbnail-height":200,"medium":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/import-dialog-validation-v3.gif","medium-width":464,"medium-height":261,"medium_large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/import-dialog-validation-v3.gif","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":432,"large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/import-dialog-validation-v3.gif","large-width":1920,"large-height":1080,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/import-dialog-validation-v3-1536x864.gif","1536x1536-width":1536,"1536x1536-height":864,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/import-dialog-validation-v3.gif","2048x2048-width":1920,"2048x2048-height":1080,"card_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/import-dialog-validation-v3-826x465.gif","card_image-width":826,"card_image-height":465,"wide_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/import-dialog-validation-v3.gif","wide_image-width":1920,"wide_image-height":1080}},"image_position":"center","orientation":"horizontal","hyperlink":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"

Make necessary data edits with a direct link to the input service, then use the new “Refresh” button in ArcGIS Urban to revalidate and complete the import process.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"

Support for more symbology types<\/h2>\n

Let’s say that your city or town council recently approved a new zoning ordinance that introduces mixed-use development zones in certain areas. You can incorporate this new zoning overlay directly from your GIS repository using the import from layer symbology option.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":{"ID":2258532,"id":2258532,"title":"Overlay_symbology","filename":"Overlay_symbology.png","filesize":6177523,"url":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Overlay_symbology.png","link":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/urban\/announcements\/whats-new-in-arcgis-urban-february-2024\/overlay_symbology","alt":"","author":"8122","description":"","caption":"You can now easily import layers and their symbology to visualize data, such as overlays with hatch patterns.","name":"overlay_symbology","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":2252982,"date":"2024-02-27 14:18:49","modified":"2024-02-27 14:24:21","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":2494,"height":1901,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Overlay_symbology-213x200.png","thumbnail-width":213,"thumbnail-height":200,"medium":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Overlay_symbology.png","medium-width":342,"medium-height":261,"medium_large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Overlay_symbology.png","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":585,"large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Overlay_symbology.png","large-width":1417,"large-height":1080,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Overlay_symbology-1536x1171.png","1536x1536-width":1536,"1536x1536-height":1171,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Overlay_symbology-2048x1561.png","2048x2048-width":2048,"2048x2048-height":1561,"card_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Overlay_symbology-610x465.png","card_image-width":610,"card_image-height":465,"wide_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Overlay_symbology-1417x1080.png","wide_image-width":1417,"wide_image-height":1080}},"image_position":"center","orientation":"horizontal","hyperlink":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"

With added support for different pattern symbology, you can now import overlays and zones along with their symbology, including hatch patterns. This<\/span>\u00a0allows for a clear distinction from solid styles. This ensures that your overlays in ArcGIS Urban maintain a uniform visual appearance with other zoning maps and documents.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"

Redefine plan boundaries<\/h1>\n

If your original plan boundary changes, for example, if you need to incorporate a neighboring area, you can use the new edit boundary tool to adjust the boundaries of your plan for greater control over the shape and size of your plan area.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":{"ID":2255282,"id":2255282,"title":"Edit study area","filename":"Expand_Study_Area1500_OLD_COMP_70.gif","filesize":6756197,"url":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Expand_Study_Area1500_OLD_COMP_70.gif","link":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/urban\/data-management\/iterative-planning-with-arcgis-urban\/expand_study_area1500_old_comp_70","alt":"Expand the plan's study area using the Edit study area tool.","author":"9662","description":"","caption":"Expand the plan's study area using the Edit study area tool.","name":"expand_study_area1500_old_comp_70","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":2252592,"date":"2024-02-26 14:04:49","modified":"2024-02-26 14:05:39","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\/2024\/02\/Expand_Study_Area1500_OLD_COMP_70-213x200.gif","thumbnail-width":213,"thumbnail-height":200,"medium":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Expand_Study_Area1500_OLD_COMP_70.gif","medium-width":464,"medium-height":261,"medium_large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Expand_Study_Area1500_OLD_COMP_70.gif","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":432,"large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Expand_Study_Area1500_OLD_COMP_70.gif","large-width":1500,"large-height":843,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Expand_Study_Area1500_OLD_COMP_70.gif","1536x1536-width":1500,"1536x1536-height":843,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Expand_Study_Area1500_OLD_COMP_70.gif","2048x2048-width":1500,"2048x2048-height":843,"card_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Expand_Study_Area1500_OLD_COMP_70-826x465.gif","card_image-width":826,"card_image-height":465,"wide_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Expand_Study_Area1500_OLD_COMP_70.gif","wide_image-width":1500,"wide_image-height":843}},"image_position":"center","orientation":"horizontal","hyperlink":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"

Copy parcels, spaces, and zones across scenarios<\/h2>\n

To include parcels in the expanded planning area, you can import them from the Urban model and use the copy and paste feature to apply newly added parcels, spaces, zones, and overlays across a plan\u2019s multiple scenarios.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"sidebar","content":"

For an in-depth guide on how to update your plans when their boundaries are modified, please refer to the following blog post: Meet the needs of iterative planning activities with ArcGIS Urban<\/a>.<\/p>\n","image_reference":false,"layout":"standard","image_reference_figure":"","snippet":"","spotlight_name":"","section_title":"","position":"Center","spotlight_image":false},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"

Duplicate and reuse building designs<\/h2>\n

If you have created a building and wish to reuse it again, you can easily duplicate it and relocate it to a different location within the same scenario. You can also copy the building’s corresponding parcel to paste the duplicate in a separate scenario.<\/p>\n

Rather than starting from scratch each time a similar building is needed, this feature provides a level of flexibility and customization for creating different versions to compare changes in design and space uses. This can be particularly helpful for when planners need to present multiple options to clients or stakeholders.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"

Coordinate systems with US Standard units<\/h1>\n

Last October, ArcGIS Urban introduced support for local Urban models using projected coordinate systems. This feature enables you to construct your Urban model according to the coordinate system preferred by your organization, allowing you to operate within the projections that you are most comfortable with.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":{"ID":2249742,"id":2249742,"title":"Basemap and elevation layer in ArcGIS Urban.","filename":"ArcGIS-Urban-scaled.jpg","filesize":242250,"url":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ArcGIS-Urban-scaled.jpg","link":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/urban\/data-management\/basemap-elevation-layer-arcgis-urban-local-model\/arcgis-urban","alt":"Basemap and elevation layer in ArcGIS Urban.","author":"7671","description":"Basemap and elevation layer in ArcGIS Urban.","caption":"Basemap and elevation layer in ArcGIS Urban.","name":"arcgis-urban","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":2249662,"date":"2024-02-21 15:03:47","modified":"2024-02-21 15:04:06","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":2560,"height":1313,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ArcGIS-Urban-213x200.jpg","thumbnail-width":213,"thumbnail-height":200,"medium":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ArcGIS-Urban-scaled.jpg","medium-width":464,"medium-height":238,"medium_large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ArcGIS-Urban-scaled.jpg","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":394,"large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ArcGIS-Urban-scaled.jpg","large-width":1920,"large-height":985,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ArcGIS-Urban-1536x788.jpg","1536x1536-width":1536,"1536x1536-height":788,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ArcGIS-Urban-2048x1050.jpg","2048x2048-width":2048,"2048x2048-height":1050,"card_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ArcGIS-Urban-826x424.jpg","card_image-width":826,"card_image-height":424,"wide_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ArcGIS-Urban-1920x985.jpg","wide_image-width":1920,"wide_image-height":985}},"image_position":"center","orientation":"horizontal","hyperlink":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"

This release includes added support for coordinate systems using US Standard units, making it easier for planners in the United States to create models that are compatible with their existing data and workflows. For more information on how to set up new and existing Urban models using a preferred coordinate system, see New Coordinate Systems Support in ArcGIS Urban (October 2023)<\/a>.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"

Additional improvements<\/h1>\n

In addition to adding new features and functionality, the ArcGIS Urban team is constantly looking for ways to improve the tools you\u2019re already using. The following enhancements are included in this release:<\/p>\n