As cities continue to grow and the problems of urbanization begin to challenge city systems and services, more and more cities will climb onto the Smart City agenda. Underpinning any Smart City strategy is the use of data, captured namely in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Building Information Models (BIM). A geographic information system captures, stores, manipulates, analyzes, manages, and presents spatial or geographic data.
Cities are constantly evolving and have an increasing demand on central services and systems. The promise of the Smart City addressing these demands through IoT, building automation, artificial intelligence, advanced energy and communication technologies all rely upon the efficient use and access to large amounts of data. It is imperative that cities adopt intelligent strategies for GIS and BIM to lay the proper foundations for the smart city.
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The 3D model of the City of Quebec, originally in CAD (Computer Aided Drafting) format, has evolved into a complex three-dimensional data model in which all areas of the organization's activities can be integrated. Québec City is currently developing a 3D interactive map (3D GIS) that will enable complex spatial analyzes such as sunshine or visibility analyzes and even manage conflicts between underground infrastructures.Following the success achieved with the construction of the multifunctional Amphitheater in Quebec City, carried out following the BIM Construction approach, the City of Quebec has embarked on a process of implementation and deployment of BIM, and this, for all the life cycle of its buildings. Several projects are currently underway, including the Ice Center and the Saint-Roch Community and Sports Center.Québec City is in its infancy at the convergence between BIM and GIS. Recent work at the level of 3D GIS now allows it to advance this convergence as ever. Recently, it is possible to view BIM projects in their 3D environments, but in the medium term, the City aims to ensure that the BIM process is informed in real time by GIS rather than just to feed it.
As cities continue to grow and the problems of urbanization begin to challenge city systems and services, more and more cities will climb onto the Smart City agenda. Underpinning any Smart City strategy is the use of data, captured namely in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Building Information Models (BIM). A geographic information system captures, stores, manipulates, analyzes, manages, and presents spatial or geographic data. Cities are constantly evolving and have increasing demand on central services and systems. The promise of the Smart City addressing these demands through IoT, building automation, artificial intelligence, advanced energy and communication technologies all rely upon the efficient use and access to large amounts of data. It is imperative that cities adopt intelligent strategies for GIS and BIM to lay the proper foundations for the smart city.
