{"id":2960265,"date":"2026-03-25T09:00:23","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T16:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/?post_type=blog&p=2960265"},"modified":"2026-03-25T10:55:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T17:55:24","slug":"whats-new-in-arcgis-urban-march-2026","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/urban\/announcements\/whats-new-in-arcgis-urban-march-2026","title":{"rendered":"What’s New in ArcGIS Urban (March 2026)"},"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":[37101,37151],"tags":[781019,781018],"industry":[],"product":[409602],"class_list":["post-2960265","blog","type-blog","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-announcements","category-design-planning","tag-3d-scenario-modeling","tag-whats-new-2026","product-urban"],"acf":{"related_articles":"","authors":[{"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":""},{"ID":443076,"user_firstname":"Ester","user_lastname":"Aldaraca","nickname":"Ester Aldaraca","user_nicename":"ealdaraca","display_name":"Ester Aldaraca","user_email":"ealdaraca@esri.com","user_url":"","user_registered":"2026-03-04 20:42:21","user_description":"Ester Aldaraca is a Product Marketing Manager for ArcGIS Urban and ArcGIS CityEngine at Esri. She brings experience in go\u2011to\u2011market strategy, content marketing, and storytelling, helping users understand product value and apply the right tools to real\u2011world challenges.","user_avatar":""},{"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":""}],"show_article_image":false,"card_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Untitled-1.png","wide_image":false,"short_description":"See what's new in the latest of ArcGIS Urban. ","flexible_content":[{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"

This\u00a0<\/span>ArcGIS Urban<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>release focuses on giving planners a clearer and more\u00a0<\/span>accurate<\/span>\u00a0picture of\u00a0<\/span><\/span>existing conditions \u2014 <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong>from realistic 3D context to better representation of existing buildings, to more meaningful<\/span>\u00a0and<\/span> parameter-<\/span>driven metrics. Together, these updates support the practical realities of planning in\u00a0<\/span>evolving\u00a0<\/span>cities around the world.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"

To illustrate the impact<\/span>\u00a0of the\u00a0<\/span>new functionality in this release<\/span>, we use a real transformation area in Z\u00fcrich<\/span>, Switzerland called<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>MFO-West<\/span><\/span>, a former industrial site transitioning into a\u00a0<\/span>mixed-use<\/span>\u00a0urban quarter.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"

More realism\u00a0<\/span>to illustrate\u00a0<\/span>the impact of planning\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"

Urban now uses\u00a0<\/span>the\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Google<\/span>\u00a0photorealistic 3D basemap<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>(beta)\u00a0<\/span>as the default realistic visualization.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>This makes it easier to understand how proposed buildings relate to their\u00a0<\/span>surroundings,<\/span>\u00a0such as\u00a0<\/span>existing\u00a0<\/span>infrastructure<\/span>,\u00a0<\/span>vegetation<\/span>, and key mobility nodes.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":{"ID":2961198,"id":2961198,"title":"Urban","filename":"google-basemap-1.gif","filesize":5439486,"url":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/google-basemap-1.gif","link":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/urban\/announcements\/whats-new-in-arcgis-urban-march-2026\/google-basemap-1","alt":"3D city planning scene displayed on a Google Photorealistic 3D basemap, showing an urban area with realistic terrain and buildings. Yellow and blue massing blocks represent proposed developments layered over the existing city context in a 3D planning interface.","author":"443076","description":"","caption":"Google photorealistic 3D basemap (beta) ","name":"google-basemap-1","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":2960265,"date":"2026-03-23 18:44:21","modified":"2026-03-23 18:44:45","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":844,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/google-basemap-1-213x200.gif","thumbnail-width":213,"thumbnail-height":200,"medium":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/google-basemap-1.gif","medium-width":464,"medium-height":261,"medium_large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/google-basemap-1.gif","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":432,"large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/google-basemap-1.gif","large-width":1500,"large-height":844,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/google-basemap-1.gif","1536x1536-width":1500,"1536x1536-height":844,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/google-basemap-1.gif","2048x2048-width":1500,"2048x2048-height":844,"card_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/google-basemap-1-826x465.gif","card_image-width":826,"card_image-height":465,"wide_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/google-basemap-1.gif","wide_image-width":1500,"wide_image-height":844}},"image_position":"center","orientation":"horizontal","hyperlink":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"

Google\u00a0<\/span>photorealistic<\/span>\u00a03D basemap is available in beta for global Urban models<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0Make sure that your ArcGIS Online administrator\u00a0<\/span>enable<\/span>s<\/span> the\u00a0<\/span><\/span>maps and scenes<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0setting to make use of the Google\u00a0<\/span>photorealistic<\/span>\u00a03D basemap<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":{"ID":2961189,"id":2961189,"title":"Urban","filename":"image.png","filesize":27770,"url":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image.png","link":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/urban\/announcements\/whats-new-in-arcgis-urban-march-2026\/image-59","alt":"Screenshot showing that when the Google Photorealistic 3D Basemap is enabled at the org level, it appears by default in Urban.","author":"443076","description":"","caption":"","name":"image-59","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":2960265,"date":"2026-03-23 18:21:23","modified":"2026-03-23 18:23:05","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":978,"height":249,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-213x200.png","thumbnail-width":213,"thumbnail-height":200,"medium":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image.png","medium-width":464,"medium-height":118,"medium_large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image.png","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":196,"large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image.png","large-width":978,"large-height":249,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image.png","1536x1536-width":978,"1536x1536-height":249,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image.png","2048x2048-width":978,"2048x2048-height":249,"card_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-826x210.png","card_image-width":826,"card_image-height":210,"wide_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image.png","wide_image-width":978,"wide_image-height":249}},"image_position":"center","orientation":"horizontal","hyperlink":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"

Plan with and within existing structures<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"

This release introduces the first set of\u00a0<\/span>densification workflows<\/span><\/b>, enabling planners to capture existing buildings more accurately and explore\u00a0infill and repurpose\u00a0scenarios that combine reused structures, extensions, and new additions.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In the MFO-West example, planners can trace existing industrial halls to generate\u00a0<\/span>existing spaces<\/span><\/b>\u00a0in the existing scenario, allowing them to\u00a0represent\u00a0and quantify current conditions.\u00a0They\u00a0can\u00a0then\u00a0copy these existing spaces\u00a0into a design scenario, and test strategies such as repurposing\u00a0existing spaces\u00a0and adding upward extensions.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This reflects a common redevelopment pattern\u00a0for densification:\u00a0combining\u00a0preserved structures with new uses to create vibrant, mixed-use areas.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":{"ID":2961200,"id":2961200,"title":"Urban","filename":"densification-editing2-4.gif","filesize":3166646,"url":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/densification-editing2-4.gif","link":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/urban\/announcements\/whats-new-in-arcgis-urban-march-2026\/densification-editing2-4","alt":"3D view of a building being edited on a parcel, with building volumes adjusted and building details shown in a side panel.","author":"443076","description":"","caption":"Densification Editing","name":"densification-editing2-4","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":2960265,"date":"2026-03-23 18:47:12","modified":"2026-03-23 18:47:38","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":844,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/densification-editing2-4-213x200.gif","thumbnail-width":213,"thumbnail-height":200,"medium":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/densification-editing2-4.gif","medium-width":464,"medium-height":261,"medium_large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/densification-editing2-4.gif","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":432,"large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/densification-editing2-4.gif","large-width":1500,"large-height":844,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/densification-editing2-4.gif","1536x1536-width":1500,"1536x1536-height":844,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/densification-editing2-4.gif","2048x2048-width":1500,"2048x2048-height":844,"card_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/densification-editing2-4-826x465.gif","card_image-width":826,"card_image-height":465,"wide_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/densification-editing2-4.gif","wide_image-width":1500,"wide_image-height":844}},"image_position":"center","orientation":"horizontal","hyperlink":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"

As planners refine the scenario, they can mark building spaces as Unchanged<\/strong>, Repurposed<\/strong>, or New<\/strong>. <\/span>These distinctions now feed directly into exported spreadsheets, web scenes, and metrics\u2014to include the contribution of existing buildings in the decision-making process. Additionally, it becomes easier to compare design scenarios against existing conditions through the dashboard by switching between scenarios.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"

Stay tuned for more\u00a0densification-related features\u00a0to come in upcoming\u00a0releases and learn more about the densification workflows in this blog post<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"

Use zoning and overlay parameters for metrics<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"

Urban now supports\u00a0<\/span><\/span>parameters<\/span><\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>on zoning types and overlay boundaries<\/span>\u00a0to inform parcel<\/span>–<\/span>based metrics<\/span>. This allows users to model<\/span>\u00a0variables<\/span>\u00a0that are spatially\u00a0<\/span>located<\/span>\u00a0like modal split<\/span>\u00a0and<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>tax<\/span>\u00a0rates, or\u00a0<\/span>parameters that are based on zoning types such as\u00a0<\/span>usage distribution or regulatory limits<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Together with the recently released parcel parameters, these capabilities are making metrics even more flexible.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"

In the\u00a0<\/span>MFO-West<\/span>\u00a0scenario, planners apply\u00a0<\/span>a public transport modal split<\/span>\u00a0based on\u00a0<\/span>access quality classes to generate a more\u00a0<\/span>accurate<\/span>\u00a0daily\u00a0<\/span>public transportation\u00a0<\/span>trips metric<\/span>. Areas close<\/span>r<\/span>\u00a0to\u00a0<\/span>public transport<\/span>\u00a0stations receive higher values, while peripheral areas receive lower ones.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":{"ID":2960846,"id":2960846,"title":"Urban","filename":"zoning-parameters.gif","filesize":10145852,"url":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zoning-parameters.gif","link":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/urban\/announcements\/whats-new-in-arcgis-urban-march-2026\/zoning-parameters","alt":"A 3D planning map is shown with zoning areas highlighted in different colors across a neighborhood. As the view updates, the zoning summary panel on the right displays the distribution of zoning types within the study area, including their areas and totals. The map visually links each zoning color on the map to its corresponding category in the zoning list.","author":"443076","description":"","caption":"Zoning Parameters","name":"zoning-parameters","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":2960265,"date":"2026-03-19 20:28:41","modified":"2026-03-19 20:29:45","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":844,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zoning-parameters-213x200.gif","thumbnail-width":213,"thumbnail-height":200,"medium":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zoning-parameters.gif","medium-width":464,"medium-height":261,"medium_large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zoning-parameters.gif","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":432,"large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zoning-parameters.gif","large-width":1500,"large-height":844,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zoning-parameters.gif","1536x1536-width":1500,"1536x1536-height":844,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zoning-parameters.gif","2048x2048-width":1500,"2048x2048-height":844,"card_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zoning-parameters-826x465.gif","card_image-width":826,"card_image-height":465,"wide_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zoning-parameters.gif","wide_image-width":1500,"wide_image-height":844}},"image_position":"center","orientation":"horizontal","hyperlink":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"

The daily<\/span>\u00a0public transportation<\/span>\u00a0trips<\/span>\u00a0show how the<\/span>\u00a0overlay<\/span>\u00a0parameter influence<\/span>s<\/span>\u00a0mobility outcomes. Parcels with excellent\u00a0<\/span>transportation<\/span>\u00a0access result in higher trip totals, supporting decisions on where to\u00a0<\/span>plan for which type of usage<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"

What else is new<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"

The Overview now features an improved navigation layout with a clearer header structur<\/span>e<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>The redesigned Layers and Daylight tabs also help<\/span>\u00a0you<\/span>\u00a0switch between visualizations and lighting conditions more quickly.\u00a0<\/span>And\u00a0<\/span>if you are looking for the data manager:\u00a0<\/span>you can now access\u00a0<\/span>it<\/span>\u00a0through the dropdown in the city name menu<\/span>\u00a0by clicking on \u2018<\/span>Configure\u00a0<\/span>U<\/span>rban\u00a0<\/span>M<\/span>odel<\/span>\u2019<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"

The Analysis mode has been enhanced as well: analyses now display scene<\/span><\/span>\u2011<\/span><\/span>based thumbnails for instant visual recognition, and users can manually sort items to structure<\/span>\u00a0the analysis list\u00a0<\/span>in a way that reflects real planning\u00a0<\/span>processes<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Additional<\/span>\u00a0news and updates\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"

Old metrics in plans are deprecated and will be removed with the next release. For your existing plans, now is the time to convert your old to new metrics, see\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Convert old to new metrics<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>for details. For projects, you can continue using old metrics beyond the next release.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"

ArcGIS Urban API\u202f\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"

With this release, the Urban API\u00a0<\/span>supports the new zoning and overlay parameters introduced, enabling developers to work with the same extended metric logic used in the Urban app.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Analyses have been improved as well: custom display ordering and thumbnail storage allow external applications to align perfectly with the user experience in Urban, making it easier to organize and visually distinguish analyses across multiple plans.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition, the API now includes an\u00a0Upload\u00a0capability for sending files\u2014such as thumbnails\u2014through\u00a0GraphQL\u00a0mutations. The upload\u00a0follows the\u00a0<\/span>GraphQL\u00a0multipart request spec<\/span><\/a>, which is\u00a0typically supported by\u00a0GraphQL\u00a0client libraries e.g.,\u00a0<\/span>apollo-upload-client<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Configuration options for schematic and realistic visualizations have been added to the Urban model configuration, ensuring consistency between custom integrations and the new basemap controls in the Urban interface.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You can read the release notes for the Urban API\u00a0<\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"

Watch the video<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"

Check out this short 2-minute video<\/a> to see these new updates in action.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As always, let us know if you have any feedback or questions by connecting with us on the\u202f<\/span>ArcGIS Urban Esri Community page<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"

Register<\/a> for upcoming webinar<\/h2>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":{"ID":2961039,"id":2961039,"title":"3d-planning-simplified-li-fb-1200x628","filename":"3d-planning-simplified-li-fb-1200x628-1.jpg","filesize":65274,"url":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/3d-planning-simplified-li-fb-1200x628-1.jpg","link":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/urban\/announcements\/whats-new-in-arcgis-urban-march-2026\/3d-planning-simplified-li-fb-1200x628","alt":"Information about upcoming ArcGIS Urban webinar titled \"Getting Started with ArcGIS Urban: 3D Planning Simplified,\" scheduled for April 15, 2026 | 10:00 AM\u201311:00 AM (PT).","author":"443076","description":"","caption":"","name":"3d-planning-simplified-li-fb-1200x628","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":2960265,"date":"2026-03-20 21:44:18","modified":"2026-03-20 21:46:06","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":800,"height":419,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/3d-planning-simplified-li-fb-1200x628-1-213x200.jpg","thumbnail-width":213,"thumbnail-height":200,"medium":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/3d-planning-simplified-li-fb-1200x628-1.jpg","medium-width":464,"medium-height":243,"medium_large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/3d-planning-simplified-li-fb-1200x628-1.jpg","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":402,"large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/3d-planning-simplified-li-fb-1200x628-1.jpg","large-width":800,"large-height":419,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/3d-planning-simplified-li-fb-1200x628-1.jpg","1536x1536-width":800,"1536x1536-height":419,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/3d-planning-simplified-li-fb-1200x628-1.jpg","2048x2048-width":800,"2048x2048-height":419,"card_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/3d-planning-simplified-li-fb-1200x628-1.jpg","card_image-width":800,"card_image-height":419,"wide_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/3d-planning-simplified-li-fb-1200x628-1.jpg","wide_image-width":800,"wide_image-height":419}},"image_position":"center","orientation":"horizontal","hyperlink":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/webinars\/product\/getting-started-with-arcgis-urban-3d-planning-simplified"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"
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For the full list of new features and enhancements in ArcGIS Urban, check out the\u00a0<\/span>release notes<\/span><\/a>.\u202f<\/span><\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"