22 March 2012
A digital 3D model of St Helier has been commissioned by the Department of the Environment.
The 3D model, which will be created using aerial photography and ground level photo surveys, will be available online and provide an easily accessible way for the public and decision-makers to see proposed developments in the context of their surroundings.
The model will allow people to make more informed comments about the future regeneration of town and for better decisions to be made on the design and regeneration of St Helier.
Minister for Planning and Environment Deputy Rob Duhamel said that in future architects and developers would be able to submit visual representations of their plans which could then be viewed online within the context of the existing 3D model. The model will show St Helier as it is and how it might be in the future.
“The importance of urban development was highlighted in the 2011 Island Plan and one of the key outcomes of the plan is the ‘Vision for St Helier’ strategy. The 3D model is a really exciting project and valuable tool in delivering that strategy. It will provide a highly accessible resource which will give the public the chance to see a development as it would look within the existing urban landscape during the course of the public consultation process associated with planning applications,” said Deputy Duhamel.
The urban model project will have a number of benefits, including:
- enhancing understanding of the form of the built environment
- providing an accessible and easy way for people to assess the potential impact of development proposals and improve the consultation process
- assisting in the regeneration of St Helier
- improving the design quality of new developments
- providing a record of town development
- providing a versatile way of showcasing development in Jersey
The initial project has been contained to the town area of St Helier but could be extended in the future on a development by development basis.
The digital 3D model of St Helier will cost approximately £60,000 to set up. Thereafter, the development and maintenance of the model will be funded from license fees.
Further details and a preview of the 3D model can be found in the Planning and Building section.
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