Creating Masterplans in 3D City Planner
Use the Area Generator to create and refine a masterplan scenario
Anne Dullemond
Last Update pred 21 dnevi
The 3D Cityplanner Area Generator (v4) helps create a first spatial scenario for a project area. You can choose a road pattern, neighbourhood profile and housing layout, then continue editing the result in the project. The generated layout is a starting point for design and comparison.
Before you start
When creating a project, choose Generate Area as the project type and draw the project area. The on-screen description says existing buildings within that area will be demolished automatically and prompts will be skipped. Use a suitable project area and check what it contains before continuing.
1. Set up the road network
Choose whether to use the existing road network or generate new roads. For generated roads, choose a layout such as Natural, Grid, Circular or Random. Adjust block size and layout variant. Use Customize to review road types and other available settings, then continue.
2. Choose a neighbourhood profile
Select a profile such as Low-Density, Suburban, Urban or Mixed-Use. Review the available layout variants on the map and continue with the option that best fits your scenario.
3. Configure lots and housing
Choose one or more lot layout types and set the lot depth. Add housing types and adjust their proportions and available settings. Expand the land-use or housing sections to configure the options available for your project.
4. Save and refine
Choose Save & Edit to keep the generated layout and continue working with it. Review the result in the map, then adjust objects and assumptions as needed. Use Project Statistics and other available analysis tools to compare alternatives.
The generated scenario depends on the chosen profiles, settings and source data. Check the layout and underlying assumptions before using it in a plan or decision.