A 3D database of location-based council data could unite councils and citizens to more effectively deliver on the Super City vision.  Nextspace is leading an initiative to build a ‘Visual City’ platform that could unite the data held by the eight councils merging into the Auckland Super City and make this data more accessible for communities and governance. 

The ‘Visual City’ system would act as an electronic clearinghouse for legacy council data - such as maps, plans, resource consents, 3D models, transport routes, historical records and photographs – and present them visually over a 3D map of the Auckland region or local neighbourhoods.  This comprehensive city model would show data in context and provide links to further details and databases.