How a Digital Twin Empowered Civic Inclusion

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Learning Outcomes

  • Assess the importance of a digital twin for visualizing the impact of new and proposed developments.
  • Review how a digital twin enables a more transparent and thorough discussion with the public.
  • Visualize how adding economic analysis to a map will help model new zoning ordinance revisions.

Course Details

This case study demonstrates how a small town was able to implement a digital twin and why it was essential. A digital twin isn't only for big cities — it’s a must-have tool for modern planning practices, particularly in cities experiencing changing demographics and demands for housing and development.