Skape 3D Aerial Viewer Tool

As mentioned in my first post, I aim to use a variety of sources and tools to detail developments across the UK. One such tool, Skape 3D mapping, caught my attention. This post may be bordering on being a blatant advertisement, but I think this tool holds true potential for planners (and those who are simply interested in having a nose around).

Skape is one of the first 3D mapping tools designed with architects, local authorities planners and surveyors, in mind. Similar to Google Street View, but with the unique aerial views of highly realistic 3D environments, and a level of detail than that surpasses that offered by Google maps.



Currently it only features detailed 3D coverage of major UK cities including central London, Birmingham, Brighton, Bournemouth, Leicester, Nottingham, Southampton, Glasgow, Manchester and Newcastle. However, the developers aim to have covered Leeds, Liverpool, Sheffield, Cardiff and Edinburgh by the end of 2010.

First impressions suggest that it could be a useful tool to accompany other visual based GIS tools. Take a look now here.