urban planning

Google’s latest update to Google Earth signals a seismic shift in the long-standing rivalry between the tech giant and Microsoft, marking a new era in AI-driven location intelligence. This overhaul introduces a suite of advanced mapping and search tools powered by generative image models and...

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In the aftermath of natural disasters, the challenge of reconstructing destroyed buildings is both urgent and complex. Traditional methods often fall short in efficiency and accuracy, prompting the need for innovative solutions. Microsoft's recent initiative, "AI-powered Reconstruction of...

Esri’s strategic integration of Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service into the ArcGIS ecosystem marks a major evolution in the field of geospatial analytics, ushering in a new era of AI-augmented location intelligence. As organizations increasingly rely on data-rich maps and geospatial data to make...

The explosive growth of geospatial data, fueled by the proliferation of satellites, drones, and IoT devices, has profoundly changed how organizations approach everything from logistics to climate adaptation. Yet, despite the promise of these earth observation assets, one stubborn obstacle...

Microsoft's Planetary Computer is a groundbreaking initiative that provides researchers, scientists, and developers with access to an extensive repository of geospatial data combined with powerful computational tools. This platform is designed to facilitate large-scale environmental analysis...

At the bustling Talkatora roundabout in the heart of New Delhi, the skyline is set to welcome a striking new addition: a 27-metre tall clock tower commissioned by the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC). This ambitious project, championed by NDMC Vice Chairman Kuljeet Singh Chahal, is poised to...

In the ever-evolving genre of city builders, Memoriapolis distinguishes itself not by slavishly following the established formula but by challenging the very assumptions that underpin digital urban planning. As with any ambitious title that straddles the boundary between simulation and narrative...

A parking dispute in Sector 67 of Punjab’s Mohali has led to a tragedy that reverberates far beyond the borders of the neighborhood, shining a spotlight on the fragility of civility within urban Indian communities, the vulnerabilities of those living with chronic health conditions, and the...

On November 15, 2024, a significant partnership was announced between Microsoft and the Netherlands Organization for Applied Scientific Research, known as TNO. This collaboration focuses on advancing urban strategy through the incorporation of digital twin technology, providing innovative...

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Yellow lines are normally used to stop motorists parking on the road - but now they have been painted on a pavement in a town centre to show pedestrians where to walk. Two lines stretch for 100m (328ft) down a high street. Other yellow lines have been painted around trees, a post box and...

Britain's first so-called Roundabout Idol has been launched, with the aim of finding the Matt Cardle equivalent of the UK's favourite traffic island. Motorists are being invited to send in pictures of their best and most hated roundabouts in a bid to help car leasing service...

Oxford Street's heaving pavements could soon be turned into pedestrian "dual-carriageways" to allow office workers and residents to overtake dawdling tourists. Plans are being drawn up for the pavements to be divided into two, with a "slow lane" next to the shops separated by a line from a "fast...