CityEngine for Planners
ESRI's CityEngine is a powerful 3D modeling software that allows urban planners to create digital models of urban environments. This track teaches an introduction to CityEngine, covering 3D procedural modeling as a beginner’s city engine tutorial. Students will move on from basic training to learn coding in Esri CityEngine’s proprietary Computer Generated Architecture (CGA) code, importing real-world data from satellite imagery and terrain to GIS data, and creating a simple virtual reality experience. Join course instructor Elliot Hartley, an internationally recognized expert in geodesign and ESRI CityEngine for "CityEngine for Planners.” Most courses in this track are approved for AICP CM credit.
CityEngine for Planners 1: Introduction
This course is designed for beginners seeking an introduction to 3D procedural modeling and CityEngine software.
CityEngine for Planners 2: Coding in Computer Generated Architecture (CGA) and Exporting
The second course of the City Engine for Planners track dives into coding in Esri CityEngine’s proprietary Computer Generated Architecture (CGA) code.
CityEngine for Planners 3: Integration and GIS
Learn how to import real-world data from satellite imagery and terrain to GIS data.
CityEngine for Planners 4: Sharing Your Work
Learn about the range of options for sharing your work, from web viewers to a simple VR experience.
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