Google Earth has been offering, for over three years now, a close view of the places that a few people only dream of seeing in reality. A new layer has been added to the platform, and we're talking about a 3D projection of some of the major cities in the world, but also of ambitious towns. Until now, only U.S. Local governments have signed up for the application. Among the regions that have implemented the new feature supported by Google are Amherst, Massachusetts; District of Columbia; Greenville, South Carolina; Jamestown, New York; McMinnville, Tennessee; and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee.

As Google had previously mentioned in March, when the initiative was made public, the 3D cities would bring numerous benefits for those who would adopt the application. The public is engaged in planning; ideas about which buildings should be historically preserved or even about a redevelopment of the architecture could pop up. The real estate business can also use it on a daily basis, as sellers can better advertise their products by simply directing their clients to search for the buildings they want on the map.

Tourism is seen as the key sector that will be improved with the global embrace of the tool. People will no longer have to suppress their need to see the places where they plan to spend their holidays, because they will have a clear view from the top and the surroundings.

"Having 3D models of our city available via Google will provide a convenient, cutting-edge showcase for all our city has to offer, including our neighborhoods, business districts, and recreational, cultural, and entertainment amenities. This is a tool that will undoubtedly contribute to our economic development success," said Paul Ney, Director of the Mayor's Office of Economic and Community Development in Nashville, Tennessee, one of the cities that has adopted Google's tool.