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Build A 3D City Model Within Minutes

ESRI's CityEngine software enables 3D modeling of urban environments. The forthcoming version of the software will enable developers to use the 3D city modeling technology in their own software.

September 13, 2013 - ComputerWorld

New Visualization Tool Could Transform Project Impact Analysis

Ariel Schwartz profiles a promising new 3-D tool that allows planners to visualize traffic, noise, and pollution impacts of proposed projects.

April 8, 2012 - Fast Company Co.Exist

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