GIS Data Visualization Files
 This page provides files created by the Planning Division to support three-dimensional visualization of existing and planned land uses and development in the City of San Jose. These files were developed using Google Earth, Google SketchUp, and MapInfo Professional software.
Please note that these files are intended for general visualization purposes only, and should not be used as a substitute for detailed land use information provided elsewhere on this website. If you have any questions about the allowable uses/development of property, please contact our Development Services Center at (408) 535-3555.
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Photo-Textured Downtown San Jose Buildings 
Download this network link to keep up-to-date on all photo-textured 3D buildings in San Jose. We are constantly adding new photo-textured buildings to our collection and this network link ensures you are viewing the most current file .
Downtown San Jose in 3D
A Google Earth file containing non photo-textured 3D representations of buildings in Downtown San Jose viewable in Google Earth. This file was created with the assistance of the San Jose Redevelopment Agency. If you have Google Earth installed, clicking on this file will launch Google Earth automatically. (file size is 8.3 MB and you need the latest version of Google Earth to view).
View Downtown San Jose in the Google Earth 3D Warehouse
The City of San Jose Planning Divisions has partnered with Google to add our Downtown Sketchup file to the Google Earth 3D Warehouse "Cities in Development" page. It is our goal to enlist the help of the public to add photos to our buildings to make them photo-realistic. Visit our space in the Google Earth 3D Warehouse to view the progress so far!
Smart Growth Projects
A Google Earth file of transit-oriented or "smart growth" projects identified on this web page. If you have Google Earth installed, clicking on this file will launch Google Earth automatically.
A video flyover displaying the San Jose General Plan Land Use/Transportation Diagram and Downtown buildings using Google Earth, Google SketchUp and MapInfo Professional.
Higher Resolution 56 MB .wmv
file
Lower Resolution 6 MB .wmv file
From the Google Earth Website... "Google Earth puts a planet's worth of imagery and other geographic information right on your desktop. View exotic locales like Maui and Paris as well as points of interest such as local restaurants, hospitals, schools, and more."
You can download Google Earth from the Google Earth homepage that is found at: http://earth.google.com/
You can find the stats about the computer power needed at the Google Earth website. We have reprinted this information below.
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Operating System: Windows 2000 or Windows XP
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CPU: Pentium 3, 500Mhz
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System Memory (RAM): 128MB
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Hard Disk: 400MB free space
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Network Speed: 128 Kbits/sec
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Graphics Card: 3D-capable with 16MB of VRAM
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Screen: 1024x768, "16-bit High Color"
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Operating System: Windows XP
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CPU: Pentium 4 2.4GHz+ or AMD 2400xp+
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System Memory (RAM): 512MB
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Hard Disk: 2GB free space
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Network Speed: 768 Kbits/sec
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Graphics Card: 3D-capable with 32MB of VRAM
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Screen: 1280x1024, "32-bit True Color"
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Operating System: Mac OS X 10.3.9
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CPU: G3 500Mhz
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System Memory (RAM): 256MB
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Hard Disk: 400MB free space
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Network Speed: 128 Kbits/sec
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Graphics Card: 3D-capable with 16MB of VRAM
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Screen: 1024x768, "Thousands of Colors"
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Operating System: Mac OS X 10.4.5
CPU: G4 1.2Ghz
System Memory (RAM): 512MB
Hard Disk: 2GB free space
Network Speed: 768 Kbits/sec
Graphics Card: 3D-capable with 32MB of VRAM
Screen: 1280x1024, "Millions of Colors"
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