Urban change detection

Multi-date satellite comparison that surfaces what changed inside any boundary — new construction, expansion, demolition, conversion — with side-by-side visual evidence.

  • Any two dates compared
  • City-scale coverage
  • Visual + vector evidence

Benefits

What urban change detection unlocks

Short-term optimization

  • Catch unauthorized construction while it is recent
  • Independent progress evidence for projects
  • Objective before/after records for disputes

Long-term impact

  • A continuous change ledger for the whole jurisdiction
  • Growth-pattern insight for master planning
  • Reduced field-verification burden

Approach & methodology

How the analytics work

We are transparent about data sources, models, and limits — so you can trust what you act on.

Data sources
High-resolution optical imagery on multiple dates; archives for historical baselines.
Approach
Change detection combining spectral differencing and ML-based built-up classification.
Update cadence
Monthly to quarterly comparisons; on-demand for specific dates.
Limitations
Detection floor tied to image resolution; small façade-level changes are not visible from orbit.

Deliverables

Expected outputs

  • GIS-ready data layers (GeoJSON / KML / SHP / GeoTIFF)
  • Decision-ready PDF report with interpretation
  • Interactive smart map with time-series view

Process

Project stages

2–4 weeks per assessment

  1. Define area of interest and indicators with your team

  2. Acquire and process multi-date satellite imagery

  3. Run analytics models and validate outputs

  4. Deliver layers, maps, and report; set up recurring monitoring