Montreal Borough 3D Building Models with Textures

Montreal boroughs are represented by a digital 3D building model in CityGML LOD2 format with textures. The dataset includes building geometry and textures, and a related digital terrain model is available for a complete territorial representation. The data is provided in multiple formats including GML, DXF, and ZIP.

Use Cases

• Generate 3D urban visualizations and simulations using the CityGML LOD2 building geometry and textures.
• Conduct solar potential or shadow analysis by integrating the 3D building models with the available digital terrain model.
• Perform urban planning studies by analyzing building footprints and forms derived from the DXF or GML files.

Strengths

• Includes high-detail Level of Detail 2 (LOD2) building models with architectural features and textures.
• Available in multiple interoperable formats (GML, DXF, ZIP) for use in various GIS and CAD applications.
• Companion digital terrain model dataset is referenced, enabling complete 3D territorial analysis.

Limitations

• Spatial coverage is limited to only some boroughs of Montreal, not the entire city.
• Dataset size and specific number of 3D building objects are unknown, complicating project scoping.
• Metadata indicates use of automated translation, which may introduce inaccuracies in documentation.

Provenance

Source

Government and Municipalities of Québec

Collection Method

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Time Range

2013

Freshness

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Geography

Some boroughs of Montreal, Québec, Canada