Digital twins for smart cities

Turn complex urban data into accessible digital twins that work in any browser. No installs, no specialist training, no per-seat limits.

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Terria is a spatial digital twin platform originally developed by CSIRO, Australia's national science agency.

Terria originated within CSIRO and is a trusted partner for leading spatial organisations worldwide

Terria platform is used by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) for geospatial data visualization
Terria powers Digital Earth Australia, the national environmental monitoring and spatial digital twin platform providing satellite imagery and geospatial data across Australia
Terria platform is used by the Pacific Community (SPC), an intergovernmental organization supporting Pacific Island countries with geospatial data and mapping services
Terria platform is used by Arup, global engineering and infrastructure consultancy, for spatial planning and digital twin projects

Build smarter, more connected cities with unified digital twins

Build comprehensive digital twins that combine live data, 3D visualization, and cross-domain federation—without expensive add-on licensing or per-seat restrictions that make city-wide innovation cost-prohibitive.

Enhance public engagement and transparency

Help citizens explore their neighbourhoods and understand city initiatives through interactive maps. Replace static planning documents with data-driven visualisations that build understanding and trust in smart city projects.

Enable urban simulation and scenario planning

Test smart city initiatives before implementation. Model traffic flows, energy systems, or development impacts using live data integrated with 3D urban environments to support evidence-based decision making.

Break down data silos across city departments

Your transport, environment, planning, and infrastructure teams each have valuable datasets. Terria federates these into unified digital twins that enable cross-agency collaboration and eliminate expensive data duplication.

Accelerate disaster preparedness and resilience planning

Combine real-time sensor data with urban models for crisis simulations and risk communication. Visualise flood zones, seismic risks, or evacuation routes directly over accurate 3D city representations.

Integrate digital twins across your project lifecycle 

This comprehensive guide provides everything you need to know to integrate digital twins into your project lifecycle, from winning bids to delivering exceptional handovers.

From Bid to Handover: A Practical Guide to Digital Twins for Infrastructure Consultants

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Building the Tokyo Digital Twin with TerriaJS and Cesium ion

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Shaping our digital future: Digital Twin Victoria

The Tokyo Digital Twin is a model example of using TerriaJS and Cesium ion to build scalable, open, and interactive urban platforms. It proves how modern geospatial tools can transform complex data into actionable insight, fostering smarter and more resilient cities.

Take your spatial project to the next dimension

See how teams like yours are building digital twins that engage stakeholders and accelerate decisions.

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