Laneform is a public engagement toolkit that uses generative AI to help planning teams reimagine urban spaces quickly. Rather than relying only on static renderings and long comment forms, teams can produce and share visual concepts of streets, plazas, and waterfronts, then invite residents and stakeholders to respond to those ideas directly. The company describes itself as built in Brooklyn, New York, for better cities everywhere, and it positions the product for placemakers of many kinds.
The toolkit is organized around a small set of instruments. Image Studio (in beta) lets users edit photos of existing spaces with generative AI to explore alternatives. Visioning Sessions (in beta) guide participants through creating concepts that are added to a shared library. A Preference Survey and a Feedback Map are listed as coming soon, aimed at quantifying a group's aggregate preferences and collecting written and visual feedback across an entire area. The public site also hosts open design challenges, such as reimagining Manhattan's East Waterfront or Santa Monica's Ocean Avenue, so people can try the workflow before committing.
Laneform is aimed at urban planners, community activists, developers, and elected officials who need constructive participation rather than one-way presentations. Access starts with a free option and a demo request for organizations, with fuller licensing and team arrangements handled through the vendor. Pricing details were not published on the pages reviewed, so specific costs should be confirmed directly with Laneform.
