This ArcGIS Urban release focuses on giving planners a clearer and more accurate picture of existing conditions — from realistic 3D context to better representation of existing buildings, to more meaningful and parameter-driven metrics. Together, these updates support the practical realities of planning in evolving cities around the world.
- Google Photorealistic 3D basemap
The Google photorealistic 3D basemap (beta) is the new default realistic visualization in Urban, providing a more realistic visual context for plans, projects, and the overview. Make sure that your ArcGIS Online administrator enables the maps and scenes setting to make use of the Google photorealistic 3D basemap.
- Existing building spaces
Densification workflows are being introduced with a first set of new features with more support coming in future releases
- Zoning and overlay parameters
Urban now supports parameters on zoning types and overlay boundaries to inform parcel–based metrics. This allows users to model variables that are spatially located like modal split and tax rates, or parameters that are based on zoning types such as usage distribution or regulatory limits.
- Overview redesign
The Overview now features an improved navigation layout with a clearer header structure. You now find the access to the data manager under the Urban Model name dropdown "Configure Urban Model".
Check out the “What’s New in ArcGIS Urban (March 2026)” blog or read through the release notes for more details.
