"Mixed reality systems in the participation in urban land use planning."

Abstract

Public participation in urban land use planning is often confronted with the problem that these people are sometimes unable to interpret plans correctly. Even through consultations the misunderstandings arise and after implementation the problems are recognized and criticized. Therefor it has to found a better representation to help the public to visualize the object on the plan correctly. The newer visualization Mixed Reality could help in this regard. This article investigates these technologies in relation to be used for land use plans and development plans. As an example, the following analyses will show, if Microsoft HoloLens glasses can support the planning process from a practical point of view.