New York City launches 3D imaging project to prepare for climate change

Submitted by Boaz Super

The New York Times reports that New York City has begun creating a 3D map of the city using an airborne laser scanning system. The 3D model of the city will be used to identify buildings suitable for rooftop solar energy production and to update flood plain maps. The US$450K 3D mapping project is part of New York City's 20-year land-use and environmental plan, called PlaNYC.