VRIDIAN Returns to PGH Lab Cohort 11.0, Broadens Scope of Digital Twin Use
PITTSBURGH, PA -- Following the success of its initial pilot, VRIDIAN is returning to the PGH Lab program as part of Cohort 11.0 to expand the application of its digital twin technology in support of new civic use cases across Pittsburgh city government.
VRIDIAN previously participated in PGH Lab Cohort 10.0, partnering with the Department of Finance to develop an interactive digital twin platform that transformed how residents engage with the City’s Annual Treasurer’s Sale. That pilot introduced a game-like, immersive interface allowing users to explore properties virtually, significantly improving transparency, accessibility, and public understanding of a traditionally complex process.
In Cohort 11.0, VRIDIAN will work closely with the Department of Innovation and Performance to explore how GIS data and digital twin technology can enhance internal operations, public-facing services, and long-term planning efforts. The expanded pilot will focus on adapting VRIDIAN’s platform for additional departments and datasets, demonstrating how spatial computing can support decision-making, engagement, and equitable access to information.
Founded in 2016 by architect Jack Nelson, VRIDIAN specializes in spatial computing and digital twin environments that unify GIS data, 3D modeling, and real-time interactivity into a single, integrated platform that transforms complex spatial information into intuitive, navigable and accessible tools for both technical users and the public.
“Our first PGH Lab pilot showed what’s possible when digital twins are treated not just as visualizations, but as tools for understanding and participation,” said Nelson. “Returning for Cohort 11.0 allows us to build on that foundation and explore how this technology can support a wider range of civic challenges and foster more integrated engagement with Pittsburgh residents and city services.”
With VRIDIAN’s return to PGH Lab Cohort 11.0, the City of Pittsburgh reaffirms its commitment to partnering with innovative local companies to deliver practical, people-centered technology solutions. As this work moves forward, VRIDIAN welcomes conversations with public agencies, institutions, and organizations interested in exploring how digital twin technology can improve transparency, planning, and public engagement.
Visit VRIDIAN.org for more information and to explore how VRIDIAN can turn your complex spatial data into practical solutions for real-world challenges.