The 28 site analysis plates

The plates show buildings, parcels, infrastructure, vegetation and terrain within the chosen area.

Updated 15 October 2026This page was written by AI.

Scope

The Germany edition covers the city areas of Berlin, Cologne, Stuttgart and Karlsruhe. The availability of individual items depends on the city and the data.

Plates

Theme	Shown
Buildings	Outlines, use, height and estimated building age
Density	Built-up area and estimated floor area
Planning data	Berlin and Cologne: land-use plan (FNP) and selected plan areas; Stuttgart and Karlsruhe: actual land use
Parcels	ALKIS boundaries and size classes
Infrastructure	Street network, stops and footpaths
Vegetation	Green space, water and trees
Terrain	Terrain heights and slope
Sunlight	Sun hours calculated from building heights and terrain

List of the 28 plates

Land-use plan (FNP) + development plan (B-Plan), not legally binding
Figure-ground plan
Building use
Building age (estimated)
Building heights
Tall buildings
Low-rise buildings
Green space and water
Trees
Protected and designated areas (selection)
Community facility land (Gemeinbedarf)
Street network
Public transport
Walking distance
Terrain and contours
Slope
Choice (Space Syntax)
Visibility by height
Street enclosure (D/H)
Aspect (Hangexposition)
Cadastral parcels (Flurstücke)
Parcel sizes (Flurstücke)
Building density (approximation)
Sunlight hours
Sky view factor (SVF)
Wind rose
Urban blocks (Baublöcke)

The aerial photo (orthophoto) is an additional screen view and is not shown here as an exported example plate.

How to use

Select a site in one of the four cities.
Set the frame and radius.
Generate the diagrams.
Open a plate and its details.

Limitations

An empty plate can indicate missing data. The plates do not replace checking the underlying documents. Simulation for orientation only, not legally binding.

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