Nearmap location intelligence helps urban planners predict growth and infrastructure needs, enhance zoning and land use decisions, strengthen stakeholder engagement, and streamline infrastructure projects.

Powerful tools for urban planning

Optimize infrastructure, and guide sustainable development with confidence.

Aerial maps for informed decision-making

Evaluate land use, infrastructure, and development progress with high-resolution aerial imagery. Compare historical and current visuals to track urban growth, identify changes, and uncover new opportunities. Empower zoning decisions, smart city initiatives, and long-term planning with data-driven insights.

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Visualize urban landscapes from every angle

Assess topography, building heights, and line-of-sight scenarios using immersive 3D models and Oblique imagery. Optimize urban design and transportation planning with realistic visualizations of roadways, neighborhoods, and transit hubs. Present accurate, multi-perspective urban simulations to stakeholders for seamless project assessments and approvals.

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Automated insights for smarter, faster planning

Detect land use changes and construction trends instantly with AI-powered geospatial analytics. Use predictive AI modeling to assess urban density and refine infrastructure planning. Drive sustainability with actionable insights into green space distribution, impervious surfaces, and environmental impact.

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Insights for smarter urban growth

Sustainable development & resource planning

Analyze growth potential and environmental impact with precision. Leverage aerial imagery to assess potable water sources, food distribution networks, and vital public services.

Zoning & land use strategy

Ensure precise zoning decisions with historical aerial imagery and multi-year development trends. Simplify approvals by using GIS tools to assess site compliance and neighborhood impact with integrated aerial imagery.

Infrastructure & utility coordination

Organize utility rollout for residential and commercial developments with ease. Leverage precise aerial mapping to optimize water, energy, and transportation infrastructure placement and expansion.

Capital improvement & asset management

Analyze capital improvement needs, road repairs, and public facility upgrades with high-resolution aerial imagery and AI-powered insights. Monitor infrastructure conditions and weather-related damage to streamline investment planning.

Smart city planning & transportation networks

Monitor traffic, enhance pedestrian pathways, and improve transit access. Optimize roadways, expand bridges, and plan multi-modal transit projects with precise and current aerial data.

Plan with certainty

With access to reliable location intelligence, planners can easily monitor and analyze changes in the urban landscape, identify potential risks or issues, and make informed decisions for development.

Frequent updates & historical tracking

Track urban expansion effortlessly with a decade-long image library, continuously updated with every new survey.

True-to-life 3D cityscapes

Gain precise terrain insights to optimize urban design, zoning, and infrastructure planning.

Seamless GIS & CAD integration

Incorporate Nearmap data into Esri ArcGIS, Autodesk, Bentley, and other planning platforms.

Integrations

Seamless integration with public safety systems

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“It’s powerful for developers and site selectors to see what is actually going on instead of having to figure it out or rely on old imagery. With Nearmap, it’s as good as if they had driven over here themselves.”

Miguel Ramirez-Cornejo, Economic Development Senior Management Analyst, City of Eastvale ENP, GISP, Manager of Geospatial Operations, Bexar Metro testimony-logo

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FAQs for urban planners

You have questions. We have answers.

How does Nearmap help city planners make zoning decisions?

Nearmap delivers high-resolution aerial imagery and historical data to help planners analyze land use, track construction trends, and refine zoning regulations. .

Can Nearmap imagery be used for infrastructure and utility planning?

Neramap aerial maps and 3D models are regularly updated, supporting infrastructure assessments, road expansions, and utility coordination. Planners can simulate future developments by visualizing existing networks and trends, ensuring resource distribution is efficient and effective.

How can Nearmap AI improve urban sustainability efforts?

Nearmap AI identifies impervious surfaces and vegetation, empowering planners with actionable insights for sustainability. These insights can be used for improving stormwater management, expanding green spaces, and collecting precise environmental assessments.

How often is Nearmap aerial imagery updated for urban planning?

Nearmap refreshes imagery up to three times a year — providing precise, up-to-date data for planners to streamline development projects and refine city policies.

Can Nearmap data be integrated with GIS and CAD platforms?

Yes, Nearmap integrates seamlessly with top GIS and CAD tools like Esri ArcGIS, Autodesk, and Bentley. Integrations enable urban planners to overlay high-resolution Nearmap imagery onto development plans, enhancing both analysis and collaboration.

Build the cities of tomorrow

Urban planning should be visionary, data-driven, and sustainable. With Nearmap high-resolution aerial imagery and AI-powered insights, planners can design smarter cities, optimize land use, and support long-term growth strategies.

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