ArcGIS CityEngine

A modern 3D city design solution

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3D GIS for urban design

ArcGIS CityEngine is a procedural 3D city generator for creating and iterating on urban environments and scenarios using either synthetic or real-world geographic information system (GIS) data. 

An essential tool for urban designers, planners, architects, and 3D artists, CityEngine powers rapid adjustments to the architectural style, or other features, of an urban environment to support more efficient and streamlined workflows.

An innovative approach to urban design

Discover how ArcGIS CityEngine can help optimize your typical workflows in urban design and planning, architecture, and 3D immersive experiences.

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    Accelerate urban planning workflows

    Gain a deeper understanding of real-world urban contexts with 3D models. Create and iterate on urban development projects using existing data, or design new cities from scratch. CityEngine consumes data for urban planning environments to create procedural models you can use to test your ideas and solve problems.

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    Elevate architectural designs

    Create realistic, place-based building models and iterate between different parameters by adjusting floor plans, size, architectural styles, and textures. View structures in context to analyze factors such as zoning requirements, natural resource preservation, viewshed, and more.

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    Create stunning, immersive experiences

    Take your CityEngine models to new heights by leveraging integrations with industry-leading game engines. Connect CityEngine to powerful animation tools to create hyper-realistic 3D scenes, stunning visual effects, and interactive experiences and simulations.

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Bring 3D urban environments to life

Use CityEngine to push the boundaries of what’s possible for urban design.

Start small, then go big

Create and scale urban models in context, regardless of size, scope, or level of detail. Build out procedural models from simple designs and add details as your project develops and additional requirements are added.

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Flexible data options

Use the Get Map Data function in CityEngine to import public or private basemap and terrain data and consume a range of file types such as shapefiles, geodatabases, CAD, and BIM.

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Test multiple design scenarios

Procedurally generate multiple versions of a 3D model based on different requirements to show planned changes. Share multiple design alternatives with your team or stakeholders to gather feedback.

Export models to game engines and create stunning VR and AR experiences

Transform your ArcGIS CityEngine models into immersive experiences or simulations by connecting to industry-leading game engines using a range of free plug-ins built and provided by Esri.

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Enhance collaboration

Connect CityEngine to the ArcGIS ecosystem for improved collaboration. Leverage integration with ArcGIS Urban to streamline and optimize urban design and planning.

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Shaping the cities of the future

Foster + Partners is using ArcGIS CityEngine to redefine how we live in one of their largest urban design projects—a blueprint for a new city.

Integrated with ArcGIS

ArcGIS CityEngine is now available through user types, making it easier than ever to incorporate into your existing ArcGIS environment. Share and collaborate on projects and connect to products such as ArcGIS Urban to optimize workflows.

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Meet the community

Share experiences and learn tricks from the ArcGIS CityEngine community on Esri Community.

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ArcGIS Ideas

Do you have an idea to improve ArcGIS CityEngine? Many of our capabilities started as suggestions from our users.

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