Google Cities in 3D is an initiative which invites local governments to share their 3D data with the public by adding a model of their city to Google Earth. This is a very interesting programme initially launched in March. Now the initiative is being launched in Europe, closer to home. Google has launched localised websites to encourage governments in the Germany, France, Italy, Spain and the Netherlands to share their data with the search giant.
Some potential benefits of this scheme can be seen on the vid above. Curiously, all have local sites so far except for the UK, which has been beaten to the punch by Westport, Ireland, where they produced a 3D city model to promote their town as a tourist and business destination.
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