Get Started Designing Cities in 3D for Free with Giraffe

Designing cities in 3D has never been more accessible. Whether you’re an urban planner, architect, or developer, Giraffe offers a powerful, easy-to-use platform to kickstart your city designs—for free. Combining the flexibility of urban planning software with the intuitive experience of drawing on a map, Giraffe makes designing towns and cities simple, efficient, and collaborative.

Why Choose Giraffe for 3D City Design?

Giraffe is a next-generation 3D city designer that empowers users to create, iterate, and visualize urban projects directly on an interactive map. Here’s what sets it apart:

  • Free to Get Started: No upfront cost to begin designing your city in 3D.
  • Easy to Use: Intuitive tools make it simple to start drawing on a map, with no prior experience required.
  • Collaborative Features: Share your designs with stakeholders and teams in real-time.
  • Advanced Visualization: Move beyond 2D layouts and see how your designs come to life in 3D.

How to Start Designing Cities in Giraffe

  1. Sign Up for Free
    • Begin your journey by creating a free account on Giraffe.
    • Gain instant access to tools that allow you to experiment with maps and visualize your ideas in 3D.
  2. Draw Directly on a Map
    • With Giraffe’s intuitive interface, start by drawing on a map to sketch out buildings, roads, and public spaces.
    • Choose from pre-configured templates or build custom structures to suit your project needs.
  3. Switch to 3D Visualization
    • Instantly toggle between 2D and 3D views to see how your designs translate into real-world environments.
    • Use Giraffe’s 3D city designer to explore scale, height, and spatial relationships in real-time.
  4. Access Urban Planning Data
    • Combine your designs with GIS layers to analyze zoning, land use, and environmental factors.
    • Integrate tools for town planning software workflows like traffic modeling and population density studies.
  5. Collaborate and Iterate
    • Share your designs with teams or stakeholders to gather feedback and refine ideas collaboratively.
    • Use Giraffe’s cloud-based platform to access your projects anywhere, anytime.

Key Features for Urban Planners and Designers

Giraffe stands out as a versatile tool for professionals and hobbyists alike. Here’s why:

  • All-in-One Solution: Giraffe combines the power of free urban planning software with advanced design tools in one platform.
  • Scalable Projects: Whether you’re designing a small park or an entire district, Giraffe can handle projects of any size.
  • GIS Integration: Overlay your 3D designs on real-world data to ensure feasibility and accuracy.
  • Interactive Maps: Use base maps with street-level details to ground your designs in reality.
  • Cost-Efficient: Start for free and scale up as your needs grow, making it ideal for individuals, startups, or budget-conscious teams.

Who Benefits from Giraffe?

Giraffe’s tools are designed for a wide range of users, including:

  • Urban Planners: Create, evaluate, and communicate urban development projects.
  • Architects: Experiment with design ideas and visualize concepts in 3D.
  • Developers: Plan infrastructure and developments with GIS-integrated insights.
  • Students and Hobbyists: Learn and experiment with city design tools for free.

Real-World Applications of Giraffe

  1. Small Town Planning
    Use Giraffe’s town planning software to design neighborhoods, public spaces, and transportation systems with ease.
  2. Large-Scale Urban Development
    Visualize entire city blocks, analyze zoning constraints, and assess the impact of proposed designs.
  3. Community Engagement
    Share interactive maps and 3D models with communities to gather input and improve collaboration.
  4. Concept Testing
    Rapidly prototype ideas and evaluate feasibility using Giraffe’s streamlined tools and GIS integration.

The Benefits of Free 3D Urban Planning

With Giraffe, designing cities in 3D is accessible to everyone, offering:

  • A free urban planning software experience to get started.
  • Advanced tools that scale as your projects grow.
  • Seamless integration of design and real-world data in a single platform.

Get Started for Free Today!

Ready to bring your urban planning ideas to life? Sign up for Giraffe and start designing cities in 3D for free. From sketching on a map to analyzing designs with real-world data, Giraffe gives you the tools to create smarter, more sustainable cities.

Try Giraffe now and experience the future of urban design.

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Start creating better cities

Giraffe is free to use for property developers, architects and governments. To access our full set of capabilities, integrate apps and add additional seats learn more about our paid plans.