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	Adrian McGregor: Fixing His Sights on the Future of Our Cities

Adrian McGregor: Fixing His Sights on the Future of Our Cities

Technology Category	Analytics & Modeling - Predictive Analytics Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Visualization Functional Applications - Remote Monitoring & Control Systems
Applicable Industries	Cities & Municipalities Construction & Infrastructure
Applicable Functions	Facility Management Quality Assurance
Use Cases	Building Automation & Control Smart City Operations
Services	Data Science Services System Integration
Challenge	McGregor Coxall faced the challenge of transforming the 200-year-old Parramatta Road in Sydney, Australia, which was heavily trafficked and considered an eyesore. The road, handling over 80,000 vehicles daily, divided the city and required a comprehensive strategy to revitalize it. The project demanded a big-picture view of the city, addressing transportation, housing, urban ecology, habitat, economy, and citizens' health. The team needed to develop a systematic workflow to manage the massive scale of the project efficiently. Read More
About Customer	McGregor Coxall is a landscape architecture and urban design firm based in Sydney, Australia, founded by Adrian McGregor. The firm focuses on sustainable design in public domains and urban settings, aiming to improve urban life quality. McGregor Coxall has completed projects in six nations and is known for its regenerative approaches that advance site ecology. The firm collaborates with various stakeholders, including communities, authorities, and developers, to create harmonious and sustainable urban environments. McGregor also founded The Biocity Studio, a research group that compares global cities based on various metrics to promote sustainable urbanism. Read More
Solution	To address the challenge, McGregor Coxall utilized Vectorworks Landmark software to import GIS data, widen the road, and create a full 3D model of the 23 km stretch. The team implemented a systematic workflow, customizing layer and class names during the concept phase to streamline the transition to design and development. This approach allowed for instant conversion of drawings into working documents, saving significant time. They also built standard details in the office to match specifications, ensuring tight integration of work. By employing Building Information Modeling (BIM) techniques, they linked worksheets to the plant database and auto-generated material schedules. This flexible workflow and efficient tools enabled the team to complete the extensive project with just one Vectorworks file. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Analytics & Modeling - Predictive Analytics

Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Visualization

Functional Applications - Remote Monitoring & Control Systems

Applicable Industries

Cities & Municipalities

Construction & Infrastructure

Applicable Functions

Facility Management

Quality Assurance

Use Cases

Building Automation & Control

Smart City Operations

Services

Data Science Services

System Integration

Challenge

McGregor Coxall faced the challenge of transforming the 200-year-old Parramatta Road in Sydney, Australia, which was heavily trafficked and considered an eyesore. The road, handling over 80,000 vehicles daily, divided the city and required a comprehensive strategy to revitalize it. The project demanded a big-picture view of the city, addressing transportation, housing, urban ecology, habitat, economy, and citizens' health. The team needed to develop a systematic workflow to manage the massive scale of the project efficiently.

About Customer

McGregor Coxall is a landscape architecture and urban design firm based in Sydney, Australia, founded by Adrian McGregor. The firm focuses on sustainable design in public domains and urban settings, aiming to improve urban life quality. McGregor Coxall has completed projects in six nations and is known for its regenerative approaches that advance site ecology. The firm collaborates with various stakeholders, including communities, authorities, and developers, to create harmonious and sustainable urban environments. McGregor also founded The Biocity Studio, a research group that compares global cities based on various metrics to promote sustainable urbanism.

Solution

To address the challenge, McGregor Coxall utilized Vectorworks Landmark software to import GIS data, widen the road, and create a full 3D model of the 23 km stretch. The team implemented a systematic workflow, customizing layer and class names during the concept phase to streamline the transition to design and development. This approach allowed for instant conversion of drawings into working documents, saving significant time. They also built standard details in the office to match specifications, ensuring tight integration of work. By employing Building Information Modeling (BIM) techniques, they linked worksheets to the plant database and auto-generated material schedules. This flexible workflow and efficient tools enabled the team to complete the extensive project with just one Vectorworks file.

Impact #1	The project transformed Parramatta Road from a 'traffic sewer' into a revitalized urban corridor, improving the aesthetic and functional aspects of the area.
Impact #2	The systematic workflow and use of BIM techniques allowed for efficient project management, saving time and resources.
Impact #3	The integration of GIS data and 3D modeling provided a comprehensive view of the project, facilitating better decision-making and planning.

Impact #1

The project transformed Parramatta Road from a 'traffic sewer' into a revitalized urban corridor, improving the aesthetic and functional aspects of the area.

Impact #2

The systematic workflow and use of BIM techniques allowed for efficient project management, saving time and resources.

Impact #3

The integration of GIS data and 3D modeling provided a comprehensive view of the project, facilitating better decision-making and planning.

Benefit #1	The project handled over 80,000 vehicles daily, improving traffic flow and reducing congestion.
Benefit #2	The firm was ranked 12th out of 4,000 small businesses in Australia by Telstra Business Awards.

Benefit #1

The project handled over 80,000 vehicles daily, improving traffic flow and reducing congestion.

Benefit #2

The firm was ranked 12th out of 4,000 small businesses in Australia by Telstra Business Awards.

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Adrian McGregor: Fixing His Sights on the Future of Our Cities

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