Have you ever noticed that a lot of the superior cities in Google Earth have photo-realistic 3D buildings in them? (See Valencia, for example.) Have you ever wondered when someone's going to get about to modeling the world's smaller towns and villages? Google is now giving you the chance to add your own town to the map.
Google has announced the first-ever, international Google Model Your Town Competition. You can use the free tools SketchUp and Building Maker to make sure your community is represented on the world's biggest 3D stage. Every town that participates has the possibility to be included in Google Earth's 3D Buildings layer where millions of people can see it. The winning town will win funds for its schools, a Google-sponsored party for its modelers and plenty more.
Have a look at this video; it highlights some of the 3D towns and cities previously in Google Earth:
Visit the competition website for more information about prizes, judging and rules. You'll also find an obliging FAQ and a catalog of steps that should help you get started. The deadline for submission is three months away it's not too early to form a team, take images and start construction.
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