Wild Streets provides a 4D design tool that integrates with existing BIM software to facilitate participatory urban planning and enhance green infrastructure. The platform enables municipalities and community organizations to engage citizens in co-designing sustainable cityscapes while managing ecological standards and biodiversity outcomes.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Current urban planning processes often lack effective tools for citizen engagement, hindering community involvement in the design and development of sustainable cityscapes. Traditional methods struggle to incorporate ecological considerations and biodiversity outcomes into urban design, leading to suboptimal green infrastructure implementation.
Solution
Wild Streets offers a 4D design platform that integrates with Building Information Modeling (BIM) software, enabling participatory urban planning and enhanced green infrastructure development. The platform allows municipalities, community organizations, and citizens to collaboratively design sustainable urban environments while managing ecological standards and biodiversity outcomes. By visualizing designs in four dimensions (space and time) with augmented reality, Wild Streets facilitates a deeper understanding of the long-term impact of green infrastructure projects. The tool incorporates a scientific database of tree and plant species, providing data-driven insights into their suitability for specific locations and their potential ecosystem benefits.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes architects, landscape architects, urban planners, municipalities, community organizations, and citizens involved in urban design and green infrastructure development.
Features
- Augmented reality visualization for immersive design experiences
- 4D design capabilities to simulate the growth and evolution of green infrastructure over time
- Tree and plant selection tool with a comprehensive database of species characteristics and ecosystem service estimates
- Integration with existing BIM software for seamless workflow incorporation
- Mapping of citizen preferences to inform design decisions and ensure community buy-in
- Optimized tree pit design options to promote healthy tree growth in urban environments
- API for future integrations with other technologies, such as landscape maintenance and surveying tools