Kelowna and Burlington municipalities enhance city planning with AI
Municipalities like Kelowna (British Columbia) and Burlington (Ontario) are actively using Microsoft's AI tools, including Copilot, to streamline permitting and compliance processes in city planning. Kelowna implemented AI for generating accurate responses to zoning inquiries, freeing staff to handle better-quality submissions. Burlington utilized generative AI from Microsoft and Archistar to integrate local, provincial, and industrial zoning rules into a single platform. Testing on previously processed plans has shown promising results, avoiding resubmissions and achieving code-compliant designs. Honolulu also reduced permit prescreen times drastically, from 6 months to just 2–3 days, by deploying Chicago-based CivCheck’s AI alongside other technological upgrades.
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