City scanning services for urban projects

Cities face increasing demands for data to plan, protect, and sustain infrastructure. GDS provides city scanning services through ground and aerial methods. We deliver city 3D laser scanning data and city digital twin integration to support planning, compliance, and citywide emergency readiness. With experience on government projects, GDS is authorized to perform federal work and meet public-sector standards.

City 3D laser scanning

Our scanning covers roads, bridges, utilities, transit corridors, and public assets. The results help cities:

• Build accurate baselines for master plans and zoning

• Support compliance with federal and state reporting standards

• Document and manage critical infrastructure

• Prepare data for flood studies and climate resilience

Infrastructure and terrain mapping

We provide datasets for engineering, GIS, and planning systems. They support infrastructure rehabilitation, stormwater management, and asset life-cycle tracking.

City digital twin integration

Through city digital twin integration, we create a working model that links geometry with real-time data. This enables cities to:

• Plan mobility, traffic, and utility networks with confidence

• Run natural disaster planning and hazard simulations

• Coordinate citywide emergency response planning

• Monitor performance of critical infrastructure sustainability programs

Urban planning scan data

Our urban planning scan data integrates directly with zoning maps, permitting systems, and transportation studies. It also provides the foundation for:

• Cross-agency coordination between utilities, public works, and transportation

• Environmental impact and compliance reporting

• Smart city sensor deployments and predictive analytics

Sustainable city modeling

We support sustainable city modeling with tools that measure energy, water, and emissions. Modeling also addresses:

• Flood risk and drainage capacity

• Emergency shelter location planning

• Long-term resilience of critical assets such as hospitals, utilities, and transit hubs

Implementation and workflow

1. Define project area, data outputs, and regulatory needs

2. Capture scans using ground and aerial systems

3. Process and align datasets with quality checks

4. Deliver files in standard formats for GIS, CAD, and BIM

5. Integrate into digital twin platforms and validate with your teams

Results you can use

• Verified records of critical infrastructure

• Faster project reviews with shared data sets

• Disaster planning models for floods, fires, and storms

• Support for citywide emergency response planning

• Data compliance for government and federal requirements

Frequently asked questions

Q1. Do you have experience with government or federal projects?
A1. Yes. GDS has worked on government projects and is authorized to perform federal work.

Q2. How does city digital twin integration help emergency planning?
A2. It provides a live model to simulate disasters, test response plans, and coordinate citywide resources.

Q3. Can urban planning scan data be linked to existing GIS systems?
A3. Yes. We deliver in standard formats aligned to city planning workflows and compliance frameworks.

Q4. How does scanning improve critical infrastructure sustainability?
A4. By identifying risks, tracking condition, and modeling long-term energy and emissions impacts.

Q5. What size projects can you handle?
A5. We manage both large citywide scans and focused corridor or district studies, scaling equipment and teams as needed.

Contact GDS today to schedule city scanning services with city 3D laser scanning, digital twin integration, and urban planning scan data that support sustainable city modeling, disaster planning, and critical infrastructure resilience.