Google has had a busy week. Not only did they release Google Earth version 5.1 and then release new imagery for many parts of the world, but today they added two more cities in 3D: Copenhagen, Denmark and Marseilles, France.
The addition of Copenhagen is very timely, as Google just recently released some tools in preparation for the COP15 climate change conference in Copenhagen. Oddly, though, the building that will house the conference (the Bella Center) was a bit too far away from downtown to get modeled.
To view these or any other 3D buildings, make sure you turn on the 3D Buildings layer inside of Google Earth.
About Mickey Mellen
Mickey has been using Google Earth since it was released in 2005, and has created a variety of geo-related sites including Google Earth Hacks. He runs a web design firm in Marietta, GA, where he lives with his wife and two kids.
Great job, Google – but the problem about the Copenhagen 3D feature is that you seriously need to implement some new photos as the basis for the 3D feature.
E.G. the Cop15 and the IOC congress is taking place in Bella Center in the district Ørestad. And the image of Ørestad seems to be about 3-5 years old.
Ørestad is a new town and of course
its hard to keep up with the constructions – but still – please renew your photos!