ArcGIS CityEngine

We’re excited to share that CityEngine is now included in the new Professional Plus User Type, and available to add-on to the Creator and Professional User Types. New to ArcGIS User Types? Learn more here to see what’s included in each option: esri.social/Jvma50SyUP5

Kauai County is using #ArcGISUrban and #CityEngine to redesign safer communities—modeling form‑based code updates in 3D to strengthen wildfire resilience and protect historic plantation camps. ow.ly/6CFJ50Y3Pmh

🌆 UC Louvain used #ArcGISCityEngine + Python to run automated viewshed analysis and evaluate optimal spots for small urban wind turbines in downtown Brussels. A great example of #GIS powering sustainable urban planning! Read more ➡️ ow.ly/HL8w30sSQt3

Did you know that you can use CityEngine’s Get Map Data function to quickly bring real-world 3D context into your workflow, including a terrain surface for your site? See how in this blog: ow.ly/RToB50XU4th

For the second year, the Esri Planning Directors Summit delivered an informative and inspiring message to planning leaders. Communities thrive when planners understand community needs and create policies to fulfill them. Read the meeting summary. ow.ly/UwGP50XtwiH

Have you heard the Reinventing Planning podcast? 🎧 Sit down with planners using ArcGIS Urban and CityEngine to see how they’re reinventing planning in their communities with the latest tech and data-driven tools. 🏙️ ow.ly/G20R50XlOo5

Curious about #ArcGISCityEngine? Whether you’re just starting out or looking for a specific detail, the official FAQ has all the answers you need in one place 👉 ow.ly/ItgS50XlNvv

🏙️ Unlock collaborative urban design in 3D! Explore how #CityEngine enables integrated master planning with GIS-powered modeling and cross‑team workflows.ow.ly/TeBH50X9fOm

🚀 Take your 3D workflows further. Did you know #ArcGISCityEngine integrates with Unreal Engine, Rhino/Grasshopper, Maya, Houdini, + APIs for Python & C++? Learn how to do more with your procedural city models to drive design and simulation. ow.ly/2rpX50X777o

🏙️ Sandy Springs, GA is shaping its future in 3D using #ArcGISCityEngine to bring realistic building facades, trees, streetlights, and viewpoints into public‑facing models. It’s not just planning, it’s visual communication. ow.ly/yP5T50X76ot

CityEngine’s procedural modeling supports semi-automated urban design using point & polygon features. Skip complex CGA by using point shapes or custom footprints, ideal for small to mid-scale projects. 🏙️ See the tutorial: ow.ly/3XqN50WWTVT

"ArcGIS Urban and CityEngine allow us to transform abstract design ideas into a format that resonates with our community." — Rachel Nettles, City of Mesa See how these tools help the city bring their plans to life: ow.ly/quSL50WWUc0

🚧 Designing future streets is now easier! With the new Street Designer in #CityEngine, planners and designers can sculpt road configs, sidewalks, medians & more. Check out the introduction to get started: ow.ly/6ufN50WWTM7

The City of Dickinson, Texas, used a 3D GIS to innovate urban planning. A geospatial-powered immersive experience helped city leaders communicate the value of vertical growth and mixed-use development. ow.ly/Pa0j50WOf9L

💡#CityEngine Tip: Scenarios let you create & compare multiple designs in a single scene, side by side in split views. Dashboards are scenario-aware too, showing metrics for each design to compare performance at a glance. ow.ly/Trgf50WPyH0

🌆 UC Louvain used ArcGIS CityEngine + Python to run automated viewshed analysis and evaluate optimal spots for small urban wind turbines in downtown Brussels. A great example of GIS powering sustainable urban planning! Read more: ow.ly/eNS850WPyyc

The 2025 Planning Directors Summit is now open for registration! Join your peers in West Palm Beach, Florida, to talk housing, economic mobility, comprehensive planning, and more. Request to attend here: ow.ly/9i6730sPe75

If you haven’t heard: #ArcGISUrban, #CityEngine, and all the tools planning departments need are now bundled into one user type, Professional Plus. See what this means for your team: ow.ly/9qm050WPxXk

Join host Andy Revkin on #SustainWhat with Alan Clinton (Kauai County, Hawaii) & Taisha Fabricius (Esri Zurich) for a conversation on the future of urban planning & design. ow.ly/f3GE50WOeXe

Sketch it in #ArcGISUrban. Design it in #CityEngine. Go from zoning plans to stunning 3D models. Now with Urban and CityEngine included in the Professional Plus user type, early-stage planning flows straight into real-world design. See how: ow.ly/fXaw50WJM4P

How visible are small urban wind turbines in a dense city? Researchers at UC Louvain used ArcGIS CityEngine and 3D GIS to analyze turbine visibility in Brussels. See how they did it: ow.ly/6wJu50WIRXb