Base Canvas

The UrbanFootprint Base Canvas is a geospatial dataset that reflects existing land use and demographics at the parcel or census block resolution. It is generated upon project creation, and serves as the foundation for future scenarios. The articles in this section describe the contents of the Base Canvas and how to edit it.

• ​Base Canvas Attributes. Understand the attributes of the Base Canvas.

• ​Editing the Base Canvas. Review and edit land use attributes in the Base Canvas.

• ​Removing Features from the Base Canvas. Remove parcels or blocks from the Base Canvas.

• ​Gridding Features in the Base Canvas. Split canvas features into grid cells to support master planning.

For more comprehensive information about the Base Canvas, refer to the Base Parcel Canvas Creation Methodology and Block Canvas Creation Methodology.

For a video overview that explains all the basics of the Base Canvas, you can also watch our webinar: What is the Base Canvas?​