What is Laneform?
Laneform is a public engagement toolkit that harnesses cutting-edge generative AI technology to rapidly reimagine urban spaces. It provides stakeholders with constructive ways to participate in the urban space‑creation process, unlocking the full potential of cities. Developed in Brooklyn, New York, this toolkit is dedicated to building better cities.
Key features
Image Studio (Beta): Use generative AI to edit existing images of urban spaces.
Visioning Workshop (Beta): Guide participants in creating and adding concepts to a shared resource library.
Use cases and audience
Intended for various placemaking leaders, including urban planners, activists, developers, and elected officials.
- Use generative AI to quickly reimagine urban space imagery, supporting public participation in urban planning.
- Organize a visioning workshop to guide participants in collaboratively creating and adding spatial concepts to a shared library.
- Provide a public engagement toolkit for urban renewal projects to enhance collaboration among stakeholders.
Existing images of urban spaces (for Image Studio) and spatial concepts contributed by participants (for the Visioning Session).
Urban space images edited by generative AI, along with a shared gallery of spatial concepts co-created by participants.
Frequently asked questions
Which features are currently in beta testing?
The ‘Image studio’ and ‘Visioning session’ features are currently in beta testing.
Which features have not yet been launched?
The ‘Preference survey’ and ‘Feedback map’ features are labeled as ‘Coming soon’ and have not yet been launched.
How to use
- 01
Log in to the Laneform platform.
- 02
Select the ‘Image studio’ feature to access the beta version of image editing.
- 03
Choose the ‘Visioning session’ feature to enter the beta version of collaborative knowledge building.
- 04
Stay tuned for the upcoming launch of the Preference survey and Feedback map features.
Benefits and limitations
Benefits
- Promoting community participation in urban planning
- Providing visual representations of complex plans
- Helping to collect feedback from community members
- Can enhance public understanding of urban development projects
Limitations
- Creating visual representations requires technical skills
- May be limited by the quality of available data
- Community feedback may not necessarily represent the views of the entire community
Pricing and availability
A free trial is offered ('Try free'), but specific pricing, subscription durations, usage limits (such as word/character/image counts), commercial licensing terms, or details of paid plans have not been disclosed.
- Pricing source
- https://www.laneform.com/
- Pricing last updated
- 2026-10-29
Prices and limits may change. Check the official website for current terms.
Official website & sources
Sources
Updated on 2026-10-30
