UMoncton, Dassault pilot digital planning model for urban growth, ecology

The Université de Moncton and Dassault Systèmes have partnered on a pilot project that will address housing, urban growth, and ecological challenges in southeastern New Brunswick. Over six months, the team will build a 1,000 km² “virtual twin” of the provincial region using Dassault’s 3DEXPERIENCE platform, drawing on data about zoning, biodiversity, infrastructure, and more. UMoncton states that local governments, colleges, and private partners will use the model to test development scenarios for Dieppe and Moncton—two of Canada’s fastest-growing cities. The partners hope that the project may serve as a model for other regions seeking sustainable, data-driven planning tools.