ABSTRACT
Computer visualization of landscapes in four dimensions constitutes a ‘crystal ball’ capable of showing us views into the future. The quickening pace of technology, driven primarily by the entertainment sector, promises continuous ‘improvement’ in visualization capabilities: a faster, more realistic, more sophisticated crystal ball. However, do we need a better crystal ball? In the context of planning practice, do the inevitable ‘improvements’, responding to available technology and popular demand, actually make visualizations better?
