iTowns
A Three.js-based JavaScript/WebGL framework for visualizing 3D geospatial data in web browsers.
What is iTowns?
iTowns is a JavaScript framework built on Three.js and WebGL for visualizing 3D geospatial data in web applications. It solves the problem of rendering complex geographic datasets—like terrain, buildings, and vector layers—interactively in browsers, connecting to standard mapping services and supporting multiple data formats.
Web developers and GIS professionals building interactive 3D mapping applications, such as urban planning tools, environmental monitoring dashboards, or virtual globe experiences.
Developers choose iTowns for its robust integration with Three.js, support for open geospatial standards, and ability to handle diverse data sources efficiently in a browser-native framework, backed by active maintenance from organizations like IGN.
Overview
A Three.js-based framework written in Javascript/WebGL for visualizing 3D geospatial data
Use Cases
Best For
- Creating interactive 3D globes with elevation and terrain data
- Visualizing urban environments with building models and infrastructure
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