{"id":2386312,"date":"2024-06-26T07:18:19","date_gmt":"2024-06-26T14:18:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/?post_type=blog&p=2386312"},"modified":"2024-06-26T10:44:29","modified_gmt":"2024-06-26T17:44:29","slug":"whats-new-in-arcgis-urban-june-2024","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/urban\/announcements\/whats-new-in-arcgis-urban-june-2024","title":{"rendered":"What’s New in ArcGIS Urban (June 2024)"},"author":8122,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_searchwp_excluded":""},"categories":[37101],"tags":[],"industry":[],"product":[409602],"class_list":["post-2386312","blog","type-blog","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-announcements","product-urban"],"acf":{"related_articles":[{"ID":2309632,"post_author":"8122","post_date":"2024-05-23 09:22:30","post_date_gmt":"2024-05-23 16:22:30","post_content":"","post_title":"Introducing ArcGIS Urban on ArcGIS Enterprise","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"introducing-arcgis-urban-on-arcgis-enterprise","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-08-21 05:52:58","post_modified_gmt":"2024-08-21 12:52:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/?post_type=blog&p=2309632","menu_order":0,"post_type":"blog","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"2","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2252982,"post_author":"8122","post_date":"2024-02-28 02:50:52","post_date_gmt":"2024-02-28 10:50:52","post_content":"","post_title":"What's New in ArcGIS Urban (February 2024)","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"whats-new-in-arcgis-urban-february-2024","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-07-08 13:52:14","post_modified_gmt":"2024-07-08 20:52:14","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/?post_type=blog&p=2252982","menu_order":0,"post_type":"blog","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"authors":[{"ID":8122,"user_firstname":"Katelyn","user_lastname":"Thompson","nickname":"Katelyn Thompson","user_nicename":"kthompson","display_name":"Katie Thompson","user_email":"KThompson@esri.com","user_url":"","user_registered":"2018-06-26 17:47:19","user_description":"Katie Thompson is a Product Marketing Manager at Esri who got her start with GIS during her undergraduate studies and holds a master's degree in urban and regional planning. Today, she focuses on creating content and messaging to help planners make the most of their GIS, especially through 3D tools like ArcGIS Urban and ArcGIS CityEngine.","user_avatar":""},{"ID":7671,"user_firstname":"Lisa","user_lastname":"Staehli","nickname":"Lisa Staehli","user_nicename":"lisa8584","display_name":"Lisa Staehli","user_email":"LStaehli@esri.com","user_url":"https:\/\/www.lisastaehli.ch\/","user_registered":"2018-03-26 19:39:56","user_description":"I am a product-minded software engineer & UX designer - combining skills in engineering, design, and leadership. I currently help develop ArcGIS Urban, a web application for urban planners to visualize and plan the future of their cities. I am also an advocate for more diversity in tech & I teach yoga in my free time.","user_avatar":""}],"card_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Untitled-2-1.png","wide_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-15.jpg","short_description":"The latest release of ArcGIS Urban helps you design the spaces between buildings for a holistic approach to urban planning and design. ","flexible_content":[{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"

When we think about planning for future development, it’s common to focus on the locations and design of buildings. However, an equally important aspect often overlooked are the spaces in between buildings where people gather and move from place to place. Not only can these spaces provide opportunities for social interaction, recreation, and relaxation, but they can also contribute significant environmental benefits, such as improved air quality and reduction of the urban heat island effect. By intentionally designing these spaces to be inviting and accessible, we can create more livable communities.<\/p>\n

In this blog post, we’re going to explore how ArcGIS Urban<\/a>, particularly with its June 2024 updates, can be used to help design the spaces between buildings. We’ll use Pfingstweid Park in Zurich West, Switzerland as a practical example to show how a planner might leverage these new features and enhancements<\/a> in their everyday work.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":{"ID":2386332,"id":2386332,"title":"ArcGIS Urban June 2024 Release Pfingstweid Park Model","filename":"image-8.png","filesize":3191933,"url":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-8.png","link":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/urban\/announcements\/whats-new-in-arcgis-urban-june-2024\/image-8-11","alt":"An aerial view of a 3D schematic urban model of Pfingstweid Park in Zurich, Switzerland.","author":"8122","description":"","caption":"","name":"image-8-11","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":2386312,"date":"2024-06-19 01:15:56","modified":"2024-06-26 15:06:42","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":2318,"height":1702,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-8-213x200.png","thumbnail-width":213,"thumbnail-height":200,"medium":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-8.png","medium-width":355,"medium-height":261,"medium_large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-8.png","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":564,"large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-8.png","large-width":1471,"large-height":1080,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-8-1536x1128.png","1536x1536-width":1536,"1536x1536-height":1128,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-8-2048x1504.png","2048x2048-width":2048,"2048x2048-height":1504,"card_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-8-633x465.png","card_image-width":633,"card_image-height":465,"wide_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-8-1471x1080.png","wide_image-width":1471,"wide_image-height":1080}},"image_position":"center","orientation":"horizontal","hyperlink":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"

Brief history of Pfingstweid Park<\/h1>\n

Pfingstweid Park in Zurich West is a wonderful example of how urban spaces can adapt and change to meet the evolving needs of a community. Originally used as grazing land for cattle, this area became a community garden to provide local factory workers with land to grow their own produce – a valuable resource for residents during the post-World War I era.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":{"ID":2396962,"id":2396962,"title":"pfingstweid=park-june-2024-arcgis-urban","filename":"Screenshot-2024-06-25-at-12.29.36\u202fPM-scaled.png","filesize":5436193,"url":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-25-at-12.29.36\u202fPM-scaled.png","link":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/urban\/announcements\/whats-new-in-arcgis-urban-june-2024\/screenshot-2024-06-25-at-12-29-36-pm","alt":"Two views of the park at Pfingstweid Park in Zurich, Switzerland showing trees and flora.","author":"8122","description":"","caption":"","name":"screenshot-2024-06-25-at-12-29-36-pm","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":2386312,"date":"2024-06-25 16:30:00","modified":"2024-06-26 15:07:19","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":2560,"height":1362,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-25-at-12.29.36\u202fPM-213x200.png","thumbnail-width":213,"thumbnail-height":200,"medium":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-25-at-12.29.36\u202fPM-scaled.png","medium-width":464,"medium-height":247,"medium_large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-25-at-12.29.36\u202fPM-scaled.png","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":409,"large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-25-at-12.29.36\u202fPM-scaled.png","large-width":1920,"large-height":1022,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-25-at-12.29.36\u202fPM-1536x817.png","1536x1536-width":1536,"1536x1536-height":817,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-25-at-12.29.36\u202fPM-2048x1090.png","2048x2048-width":2048,"2048x2048-height":1090,"card_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-25-at-12.29.36\u202fPM-826x439.png","card_image-width":826,"card_image-height":439,"wide_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-25-at-12.29.36\u202fPM-1920x1021.png","wide_image-width":1920,"wide_image-height":1021}},"image_position":"center","orientation":"horizontal","hyperlink":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"

The 1990s marked another significant transformation for Pfingstweid as the surrounding area transitioned from factories to residential and commercial developments. This change brought about a new set of needs, including educational and recreational facilities to serve the growing population. Following a community design competition, Pfingstweid Park opened in 2015, and Pfingstweid School followed in 2019. Today, Pfingstweid Park stands as an example of the city\u2019s dedication to community-centered urban planning and design (Source<\/a>).<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"

Design new green space<\/h1>\n

Let’s imagine that we are urban planners at the City of Zurich tasked with evaluating the impact of potential park enhancements, including the addition of a soccer field and the expansion of green space, at Pfingstweid Park.<\/p>\n

We will use a 3D model created with ArcGIS Urban to visualize and assess these proposed changes. This approach will help us understand the spatial dynamics and potential benefits of these enhancements before they\u2019re implemented in the real-world.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"

Analyze spaces between buildings<\/h2>\n

Let’s start by assigning a space-use type<\/em> to the park\u2019s parcel to represent the ground coverage for the spaces between buildings. Space-use types in ArcGIS Urban help categorize parts of a building or area by their designated purpose. Each type comes with specific parameters that help calculate important metrics. For example, you can use the storage heat coefficient to compare different surface types, such as concrete, water, and green space.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":{"ID":2401672,"id":2401672,"title":"Converted whats-new-june24","filename":"Converted-whats-new-june24-1.gif","filesize":5070043,"url":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Converted-whats-new-june24-1.gif","link":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/urban\/announcements\/whats-new-in-arcgis-urban-june-2024\/converted-whats-new-june24-2","alt":"Assing the plaza space use type to the park's parcel.","author":"8122","description":"","caption":"","name":"converted-whats-new-june24-2","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":2386312,"date":"2024-06-26 14:30:37","modified":"2024-06-26 15:07:45","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":1920,"height":1080,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Converted-whats-new-june24-1-213x200.gif","thumbnail-width":213,"thumbnail-height":200,"medium":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Converted-whats-new-june24-1.gif","medium-width":464,"medium-height":261,"medium_large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Converted-whats-new-june24-1.gif","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":432,"large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Converted-whats-new-june24-1.gif","large-width":1920,"large-height":1080,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Converted-whats-new-june24-1-1536x864.gif","1536x1536-width":1536,"1536x1536-height":864,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Converted-whats-new-june24-1.gif","2048x2048-width":1920,"2048x2048-height":1080,"card_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Converted-whats-new-june24-1-826x465.gif","card_image-width":826,"card_image-height":465,"wide_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Converted-whats-new-june24-1.gif","wide_image-width":1920,"wide_image-height":1080}},"image_position":"center","orientation":"horizontal","hyperlink":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"

By categorizing the park’s ground coverage using a specific space-use type, in this case, PLAZA, we’re setting up the parcel for analysis to understand the impacts of potential modifications, like the addition of new buildings or surfaces.<\/p>\n

Before the June update, you could only assign space-use types, such as residential, hotel, or retail, to either building or surface spaces. Now, you can also assign a space-use type<\/a> to a whole parcel as ground space-use. This new feature allows you to label an entire parcel as grass, plaza, or any other type of surface, which enhances your ability to plan outdoor spaces with greater detail and accuracy.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"

Measure the impact of ground cover<\/h2>\n

In the previous section, we defined the initial layer of ground coverage as a plaza. Let’s now use the enhanced surface editing tools included in the June release to add more layers, specifically green spaces for the city\u2019s gardeners to plant trees and flowers. These green spaces will help us to offset the potential impacts of an urban heat island caused by the plaza\u2019s impervious concrete surface.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"

As we draw out these new green spaces<\/a>, tooltips pop up showing exact measurements for each boundary\u2014distance, area, and angle. This level of detail allows us to track the size and scale of surface changes, ensuring that our calculations for ground cover impact and usage are precise.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":{"ID":2397252,"id":2397252,"title":"arcgis-urban-editing-surfaces","filename":"Untitled2-ezgif.com-optimize.gif","filesize":5446547,"url":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Untitled2-ezgif.com-optimize.gif","link":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/urban\/announcements\/whats-new-in-arcgis-urban-june-2024\/untitled2-ezgif-com-optimize","alt":"Sketching the addition of green spaces.","author":"8122","description":"","caption":"","name":"untitled2-ezgif-com-optimize","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":2386312,"date":"2024-06-25 17:26:09","modified":"2024-06-26 01:15:40","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\/06\/Untitled2-ezgif.com-optimize-213x200.gif","thumbnail-width":213,"thumbnail-height":200,"medium":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Untitled2-ezgif.com-optimize.gif","medium-width":464,"medium-height":261,"medium_large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Untitled2-ezgif.com-optimize.gif","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":432,"large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Untitled2-ezgif.com-optimize.gif","large-width":1920,"large-height":1080,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Untitled2-ezgif.com-optimize-1536x864.gif","1536x1536-width":1536,"1536x1536-height":864,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Untitled2-ezgif.com-optimize.gif","2048x2048-width":1920,"2048x2048-height":1080,"card_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Untitled2-ezgif.com-optimize-826x465.gif","card_image-width":826,"card_image-height":465,"wide_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Untitled2-ezgif.com-optimize.gif","wide_image-width":1920,"wide_image-height":1080}},"image_position":"center","orientation":"horizontal","hyperlink":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"

Additionally, ArcGIS Urban also makes sure that overlapping spaces aren\u2019t counted twice in the space-use legend and other metrics. So, when we add new green spaces, they’re automatically deducted from the existing plaza ground coverage. If there are any discrepancies, an error warning appears, showing us where to take a closer look.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"

Design with the natural terrain<\/h2>\n

The new surface editing tools are particularly helpful when tracing outlines from contextual layers. For instance, consider a hand-drawn sketch of a drainage basin from a city design consultant. The newly enhanced editing tools allow for precise tracing, enabling us to accurately calculate the area coverage. This precision is key for analyzing the impact of different surfaces, like comparing grassy areas with garden spaces.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":{"ID":2393432,"id":2393432,"title":"ContextTrace","filename":"ContextTrace.gif","filesize":6388555,"url":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ContextTrace.gif","link":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/urban\/announcements\/whats-new-in-arcgis-urban-june-2024\/contexttrace","alt":"Tracing a contextual layer added to the urban model showing where a drainage basin is located.","author":"8122","description":"","caption":"","name":"contexttrace","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":2386312,"date":"2024-06-24 19:52:44","modified":"2024-06-26 01:15:25","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\/06\/ContextTrace-213x200.gif","thumbnail-width":213,"thumbnail-height":200,"medium":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ContextTrace.gif","medium-width":464,"medium-height":261,"medium_large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ContextTrace.gif","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":432,"large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ContextTrace.gif","large-width":1920,"large-height":1080,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ContextTrace-1536x864.gif","1536x1536-width":1536,"1536x1536-height":864,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ContextTrace.gif","2048x2048-width":1920,"2048x2048-height":1080,"card_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ContextTrace-826x465.gif","card_image-width":826,"card_image-height":465,"wide_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ContextTrace.gif","wide_image-width":1920,"wide_image-height":1080}},"image_position":"center","orientation":"horizontal","hyperlink":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"

This release also introduces the ability to upload elevation layers to specific design scenarios. With this flexibility, we can now integrate elevation data directly into scenarios for more\u00a0detail and context when designing spaces and surfaces.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":{"ID":2393162,"id":2393162,"title":"elevation-june-2024-arcgis-urban","filename":"showelevation-ezgif.com-optimize-2-1.gif","filesize":9821200,"url":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/showelevation-ezgif.com-optimize-2-1.gif","link":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/urban\/announcements\/whats-new-in-arcgis-urban-june-2024\/showelevation-ezgif-com-optimize-2-2","alt":"An elevation layer showing a depression in the landscape where there's a natural drainage basin.","author":"8122","description":"","caption":"","name":"showelevation-ezgif-com-optimize-2-2","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":2386312,"date":"2024-06-24 19:21:08","modified":"2024-06-26 01:12:19","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":0,"height":0,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/showelevation-ezgif.com-optimize-2-1.gif","thumbnail-width":1,"thumbnail-height":1,"medium":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/showelevation-ezgif.com-optimize-2-1.gif","medium-width":1,"medium-height":1,"medium_large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/showelevation-ezgif.com-optimize-2-1.gif","medium_large-width":1,"medium_large-height":1,"large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/showelevation-ezgif.com-optimize-2-1.gif","large-width":1,"large-height":1,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/showelevation-ezgif.com-optimize-2-1.gif","1536x1536-width":1,"1536x1536-height":1,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/showelevation-ezgif.com-optimize-2-1.gif","2048x2048-width":1,"2048x2048-height":1,"card_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/showelevation-ezgif.com-optimize-2-1.gif","card_image-width":1,"card_image-height":1,"wide_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/showelevation-ezgif.com-optimize-2-1.gif","wide_image-width":1,"wide_image-height":1}},"image_position":"center","orientation":"horizontal","hyperlink":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"

In this example, we\u2019ve added an elevation layer<\/a> to depict the natural depression in the landscape where the drainage basin is planned. This visualization shows us how we could manage runoff from impervious surfaces, like those found in the park’s plaza. Furthermore, calculations of the area help determine the necessary land extent to accommodate potential runoff. By integrating our surface designs with elevation layers, we\u2019re able to model and visualize sustainable design practices more effectively.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"

Sketch with exact measurements<\/h2>\n

Finally, let\u2019s explore the idea of adding a sports field adjacent to the school, situated on a flat patch of grass, that\u2019s ideal for a game of soccer. Soccer fields for schools typically have specific sizes depending on the age ranges of the children playing on it. Thanks to the June release, we can now input exact dimensions to start sketching out the field with precision.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":{"ID":2393732,"id":2393732,"title":"SoccerField-ArcGISUrban-June2024","filename":"SoccerField.gif","filesize":3337142,"url":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/SoccerField.gif","link":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/urban\/announcements\/whats-new-in-arcgis-urban-june-2024\/soccerfield","alt":"Inputting exact measurements when adding a new surface polygon.","author":"8122","description":"","caption":"","name":"soccerfield","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":2386312,"date":"2024-06-24 20:50:31","modified":"2024-06-26 15:09:01","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\/06\/SoccerField-213x200.gif","thumbnail-width":213,"thumbnail-height":200,"medium":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/SoccerField.gif","medium-width":464,"medium-height":261,"medium_large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/SoccerField.gif","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":432,"large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/SoccerField.gif","large-width":1920,"large-height":1080,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/SoccerField-1536x864.gif","1536x1536-width":1536,"1536x1536-height":864,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/SoccerField.gif","2048x2048-width":1920,"2048x2048-height":1080,"card_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/SoccerField-826x465.gif","card_image-width":826,"card_image-height":465,"wide_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/SoccerField.gif","wide_image-width":1920,"wide_image-height":1080}},"image_position":"center","orientation":"horizontal","hyperlink":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"

By overlaying the soccer field onto our 3D model of the park, alongside the detailed drainage basin model, we can assess how this new recreational area could interact with the natural landscape. Will the field remain well-drained after a heavy rain? How will it affect the nearby land? These are the kinds of questions we can begin to answer as we turn what began as a simple sketch into a vital part of the community’s daily life.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"sidebar","content":"

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To see this complete workflow demonstrated in action, check out the “What’s New in ArcGIS Urban (June 2024)” video<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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