About ur-scape

ur-scape is an open-source planning support tool specifically designed to assist towns, cities and regions experiencing rapid urbanisation. It does this by creating fast, interactive maps that help city-makers harness existing data, link scales, and promote participation in planning. Learn more about the tool, its features, and how it is designed to support sustainable urban futures.

Get started with ur-scape

ur-scape was designed to be intuitive and easy to pick up, even for city-makers without previous formal experience in GIS software. Download the right version of ur-scape for your computer. Learn using our documentation and e-learning resources, and make meaningful geospatial analyses from day one.

Real-world projects, real-world impact

We co-create ur-scape with municipal planning authorities in nine pilot cities across Indonesia, Vietnam, and India. This is made possible with pilot projects in collaboration with local communities and supported by intergovernmental institutions like the Asian Development Bank. Learn more about ur-scape’s real-world impact.