Nextspace has been working with Auckland Council for their plan of “Creating the world’s most liveable city” – see http://www.theaucklandplan.govt.nz.
The video showcases the flythrough of the 3D Digital Auckland model to describe the “Transformational Moves” for urban growth. The 3D Visualization work and model was created by Nextspace.
Impressed with how Auckland University geologists have been using Nextspace’s 3D visualisation technology to advance their understanding of earthquakes, the Australian Government Office of Spatial Data Management asked the company join their ceBIT exhibit.
Yesterday RelaxNews International ran a story ”3D city visualization technology helps mitigate earthquake risks: CeBIT Australia” highlighting some of the technologies Nextspace would be showcasing at the CeBIT exhibit.
“To demonstrate its advanced visualization technology, Nextspace will “model the magnitude, place and time of the hundreds of earthquakes that shook Christchurch from September 2010 until early May of this year.”
The company will also example how real-time streaming of vast 3D urban models can be used by Sydney’s Emergency Response Unit to enhance people’s understanding of disasters such as bushfires, floods, earthquakes and acts of terrorism whilst also informing emergency services of optimal emergency access routes or potential risks and hazards during a crisis situation”
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To read the Nextspace press release please click on the link below:
Nextspace at CeBIT 27 May, 2011
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Todays ‘The Business’ in the NZ Herald ran Anthony Doesburg’s story about Nestpace’s interesting work with IESE.
“The institute, with IT company Nextspace, is developing a 3D system for displaying seismic effects, with a view both to understanding Auckland’s risks, and creating technology that can be exported.”
“Auckland Mayor Len Brown has been shown the system’s potential with a 3D display of the Canterbury earthquakes.”
To read the full article please follow the link below:
NZ Herald April 29, 2011. ‘What lies beneath Auckland’
For more on the “IESE-Nextspace 3D Visualisation Centre” please follow the link below:
“Visualisation of the natural and the as-built worlds, the real and the imagined worlds, makes experts of us all”.
Water Utilities will spend billions of dollars over the next decade upgrading existing networks, implementing new technology to address the many needs for water of growing urban populations and business while ensuring environmental protection.
Visualisation: Providing a new generation of solutions
Combining information using one system – The Visual City platform which is capable of producing 3D visualisations for a variety of purposes – construction costs will be reduced and operations improved better protecting the environment.
The Visual City platform provides multiple ways to develop unique and robust applications and significant benefits for water utilities. Visualisation is key; visualisation of the natural and the built worlds, the real and the imagined worlds. 3D visualisation technology transforms the integrated data and information from flat, static imagery into dynamic, quality, content rich applications for city services, systems and community engagement.
For more on the Visual Water discussion please follow the links below:
Visual Water Executive Summary
Scientists from the University of Auckland’s Institute of Earth Science and Engineering (IESE) are using Nextspace’s interactive 3D visualisation technology to model geological activity.
The newly opened “IESE-Nextspace 3D Visualisation Centre” will project an interactive 3D virtual environment of Auckland’s subterranean rock layers, permitting an underground view of Auckland and alerting scientists to potential hazards.
TVNZ ran a story last night referencing Nextspace’s partnership with the IESE.
Click on the link below to view this story:
Monitoring Auckland’s Earth Movements TVNZ 29/03/2011
Below are images of His Worship Len Brown (Mayor of Auckland) visiting the IESE-Nextspace 3D Visualisation Centre, where Nextspace presented 3D Visualisations of Christchurch’s recent seismic activity.
Photo Credit: Rachel Ryan
To mark World Water Day, 3D visualisation specialist Nextspace hosted an expert panel of Auckland business and government leaders to learn how other fast-growing cities are using visual media to collectively solve critical urban planning issues, sustainably manage water resources, and create economic opportunities.
Nextspace Media Release:
Nextspace Release: Visual Water Event
Photos from the event:
Photo credit Rachel Ryan
Nextspace paper published for distribution to attendees at the ‘Water in the Visual City’ event
Public debate on Auckland’s future has focused on transport, but what about other critical infrastructure that isn’t in plain view?
On March 21st, the day before World Water Day, we’re bringing this topic to the surface with an expert panel and public forum on water and how it can impact environmental, social and economic well-beings.
This event builds on our first panel last November presenting options for a Spatial Plan supported by an interactive 3D digital platform – the Visual City. Now we are taking this one step further, and considering how we can meet the urban challenges for our most critical, yet scarcest resource: water.
Join us on Monday, March 21 to hear experts debate the issues and demonstrate how other fast-growing cities are using visual media to collectively solve critical urban planning issues, sustainably manage water resources, and create economic opportunities.
| What: | Expert panel discussion |
| When: | Wednesday 29 September 2010 |
| Time: | 5.00pm – 7.00pm (panel starts at 5.20pm sharp) |
| Where: | Simpson Grierson Level 28, Lumley Centre 88 Shortland Street Auckland Cit |
Panelists:
Please click on the links below to listen to the audio recording of the event:
Introduction
How can we manage water scarcity in an increasingly thirsty city?
How can we learn from what other cities are doing?
What are the opportunities for Auckland from a multidimensional spatial plan that includes critical infrastructure like water?
Discussion Summary
Please click on the link below to view the South East Water_3D Visualisation video that played at the event:
South East Water_3D Visualisation
For the press release and photos from the event, click here.
A gathering of Auckland business and local government leaders has been shown how readily available 3D geospatial technologies could create a spatial plan for Auckland that addresses the city’s growth challenges, engages communities and brings value to the national economy.
Nextspace Media Release:
Nextspace-Spatial-Plan-release-FINAL
Photos from the event:
Nextspace paper published today for distribution to attendees at the spatial plan panel discussion – Auckland’s Spatial Plan: What will it look like?
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