Case Study: City of London Corporation balances skyline growth and heritage protection with VU.CITY

City of London Corporation shapes 1.2 million sq m of growth with VU.CITY

The City of London Corporation faced the challenge of balancing heritage protection with high-rise growth, needing to create clear height guidance for its City Plan 2040 while safeguarding strategic views of landmarks. To address this, they turned to VU.CITY and its 3D city modelling platform.

Using VU.CITY's 3D model, the team developed a data-driven 'Contours' height policy. This solution enabled them to test scenarios, visualize impacts, and define precise height guidelines. The results include a transparent framework for faster, more collaborative decision-making, ensuring the protection of heritage views while enabling innovative, well-sited tall buildings.

City of London Corporation