VISUALIZATION AND PUBLIC OUTREACH

JOE BRENNER, P.E. GANNETT FLEMING, INC.

MODELING FOR STRUCTURES

Background – What are these models? Uses – Why do we use these models? Visualization of project appearance Evaluation of alternatives Outreach in public settings

Examples Summary Questions

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OVERVIEW

What are these models? Aid in visualizing design intent and project appearance Earliest and most widely used type of 3D models “Pretty Picture” models vs. design/construction models

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VISUALIZATION AND PUBLIC OUTREACH

Why use these models? 2D plan, elevation, and section views

vs. 3D model/views Evaluation of alternatives Public understanding/acceptance Highly visible projects Education Marketing tool

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VISUALIZATION AND PUBLIC OUTREACH

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2D PLAN, ELEVATION, AND SECTION VIEWS VS. 3D MODEL

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2D PLAN, ELEVATION, AND SECTION VIEWS VS. 3D MODEL

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2D PLAN, ELEVATION, AND SECTION VIEWS VS. 3D MODEL

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EVALUATION OF ALTERNATIVES

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PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING/ACCEPTANCE

Sunny Isles Pedestrian Bridge

FEC Corridor Study

I-95 – Girard Avenue Interchange Video

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PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING/ACCEPTANCE

Source: URS Corp.

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SUMMARY

Visualization is not the focus of workshop

Important application in many situations

Increased public involvement

Current examples

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QUESTIONS?