MapTools
ArcGIS Urban
vs
UrbanSim

ArcGIS Urban: 3D planning and zoning tool from Esri. UrbanSim: Land use and real estate market simulation for regions.

ArcGIS UrbanUrbanSim
CategoryUrban Planning & DesignUrban Planning & Design
Pricing modelPaidEnterprise
Starts atSee websiteSee website
Free tier——
Open sourceNoNo
Software licence——
API——
PlatformsWebWeb, Python
Made byEsri—
Commercial useCheck termsCheck terms
Export / print imagesCheck termsCheck terms
Offline / cachingCheck termsCheck terms
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ArcGIS Urban features

  • 3D zoning and land use
  • Plans and projects
  • Capacity metrics
  • Public sharing
ArcGIS Urban alternatives

UrbanSim features

  • Land use simulation
  • Scenario planning
  • Development pro formas
  • Integration with travel models
UrbanSim alternatives

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