@inproceedings{64f0650824b3428b8aee25866f262003,
title = "The backbone of a City Information Model (CIM) Implementing a spatial data model for urban design",
abstract = "We have been witnessing an increased interest in a more holistic approach to urban design practice and education. In this paper we present a spatial data model for urban design that proposes the combination of urban environment feature classes with design process feature classes. This data model is implemented in a spatial database that becomes the backbone of a City Information Model (CIM), integrating urban neighbourhood formulation, design, and evaluation methods into a comprehensive urban design support system. We demonstrate its application to urban design analysis and evaluation through the development of a tool for AutoCAD Map 3D that is integrated with the PostGIS spatial database.",
author = "Jorge Gil and J{\'u}lio Almeida and Duarte, {Jos{\'e} Pinto}",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2011, Education and research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe. All rights reserved.; 29th Conference on Education in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe, eCAADe 2011 ; Conference date: 21-09-2011 Through 24-09-2011",
year = "2011",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "9789491207013",
series = "Proceedings of the International Conference on Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe",
publisher = "Education and research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe",
pages = "143--151",
editor = "Tadeja Zupancic and Matevz Juvancic and Spela Verovsek and Jutraz Jutraz",
booktitle = "Respecting Fragile Places",
}