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3D Model Library

3DStreet's comprehensive library includes over 200 accurately scaled 3D models for urban design, allowing you to quickly create detailed street scenes without any 3D modeling skills. The library is organized into intuitive categories to make finding the right elements for your project easy and efficient. Consistent and accurate scale, orientation, and positioning of our model library makes it possible to instantly drag-and-drop models into place without manual resizing and fine tuning.

Model Categories​

Transit Infrastructure​

Create realistic transit corridors with our collection of transit-related models:

  • Transit Stops

    • Bus shelters and stops
    • BRT stations
    • Light rail platforms
    • Wayfinding elements

  • Transit Vehicles

    • Buses (standard, articulated)
    • Trams and streetcars
    • Trolleys
    • Minibuses

Street Furniture​

Add crucial details that enhance the livability and functionality of your street designs:

  • Seating Options

    • Benches (multiple styles)
    • Outdoor dining sets
    • Picnic tables

  • Amenities

    • Trash receptacles
    • Bike racks and bikeshare stations
    • Lending libraries
    • Mailboxes (residential and USPS)
    • Information kiosks

Traffic Safety Features​

Improve safety conditions in your street scenes with these elements:

  • Traffic Calming Devices

    • Speed humps
    • Bollards (various styles)
    • Corner islands
    • Traffic calming bumps

  • Traffic Control

    • Traffic signals (left/right)
    • Stop signs
    • Crosswalks (standard and raised)
    • Pedestrian crossing signs with RRFB

Tactical Urbanism Elements​

Visualize quick-build and temporary solutions:

  • Quick-Build Materials

    • Jersey barriers (concrete and plastic)
    • Planters and planter boxes
    • Traffic cones
    • Temporary barricades

  • Parklets and Street Activations

    • Parklets (standard and large)
    • Outdoor seating areas
    • Bike corrals
    • Flower planters

Vehicles​

Populate your streets with a diverse range of vehicles:

  • Personal Vehicles

    • Sedans and SUVs
    • Taxis
    • Motorbikes
    • Self-driving vehicles (Waymo, Cruise)

  • Commercial Vehicles

    • Box trucks
    • Delivery vans
    • Food trucks/trailers
    • Emergency vehicles (fire trucks)

Pedestrians and Cyclists​

Bring your street scenes to life with people:

  • Pedestrians

    • Diverse character models representing different demographics
    • Animated and static figures
    • Various poses and activities

  • Cyclists

    • Standard cyclists
    • Cargo bike riders
    • Child cyclists
    • E-scooter users

Street Trees and Landscaping​

Add greenery to your designs:

  • Trees and Plants
    • Street trees (multiple varieties)
    • Palm trees
    • Flower planters
    • Planting strips

Buildings​

Frame your streets with contextual architecture:

  • Residential Buildings

    • Single-family homes
    • Townhouses
    • Multi-story residential buildings

  • Commercial Structures

    • Mixed-use buildings (various heights)
    • Corner buildings
    • Arched buildings

Using the Model Library​

Accessing Models​

  1. In the 3DStreet Editor, click the Add New Layer button (🌳🚦🚗) in the toolbar
  2. Click a category such as 🚶 People or 🚗 Vehicles and browse the models with preview icons. Hover over models to preview their placement in your scene.
  3. Click on a model to add it to your scene, or drag-and-drop it into your desired location

Importing Custom Models and Images​

Some specialized models are available exclusively to Pro subscribers, including:

  • Advanced transit infrastructure
  • Specialized tactical urbanism elements
  • Certain building types
  • Custom model options

Best Practices​

  • Shortcuts for Quick Placement:

    • Use the duplicate feature (press d while an element is selected) for repetitive elements like trees or bollards
    • Use the grid overlay to maintain consistent spacing (press g to show grid)

  • Customization:

    • Access model properties in the right-side panel after selecting a model
    • All models are accurately scaled to real-world dimensions, but you can modify them to achieve specific effects using the right-side scale panel
    • You can swap an existing model for another one in the right-hand panel by simply clicking the model dropdown and starting to type to search for a new model