Mall-ificient Makeovers — Interactive 3D Planning for Redevelopment
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Course Details
This presentation centers on the transformation of Spring Hill Mall into a vibrant, mixed-use destination through interactive, data-driven 3D GIS visualization. Explore how planners and developers can:
- Visualize proposed designs in realistic 3D using platforms such as ArcGIS Pro, Rhino and CityEngine, which offer immersive views of form and context;
- Evaluate alternative scenarios, with real-time feedback, on land use impacts, housing, population, and employment, using data-driven dashboards; and
- Enhance stakeholder engagement by using interactive tools to illustrate trade-offs, encourage feedback, and encourage collaborative planning.
The Spring Hill Mall Redevelopment bridges the gap between static plan sets and dynamic models, demonstrating how modern GIS tools support equitable and evidence-based decision-making. Leave equipped with practical methods to integrate visualization, scenario evaluation, and community outreach in redevelopment efforts.
Learning Outcomes
- Visualize proposed mall redevelopment scenarios in a realistic, interactive, 3D GIS environment, thereby enabling data-driven evaluation of design alternatives.
- Evaluate development impacts on land use, housing, population, employment, and amenities.
- Communicate planning concepts effectively through immersive visualization tools that enhance stakeholders’ understanding and support equitable community input.