Cyber Cities

When I was a kid, my idea of city planning was a brisk game of Monopoly. Today's kids - and grownups - can experiment with advanced theories of urban design via the sophisticated SimCity computer games. What's more, the GIS (Geographical Information Systems) software used by today's city planners is beginning to resemble a SimCity virtual reality game.
• The Boston Globe reports on computer software for city planning
• Our Guide to Computer Simulation Games reviews SimCity 4
• Our Guide to Geography explains GIS Software Systems
• Explore the Architecture pages for Urban Design Resources