VR

VR glasses are the primary tool by which people engage with the metaverse, and the global smart glasses market value is expected to reach$15.1 billion by 2030. The2024 releaseof Apple's Vision Pro signals the extent of development in this field and the idea that glasses will be used as a daily tool. Immersive technologies provide planners with tools to enhance community participation, making it more inclusive and equitable. Yet, these tech-intensive tools often demand broader interdisciplinary expertise and collaboration with diverse teams to achieve optimal results. Interdisciplinary expertise and advanced empathy skills are becoming ever more important in the planning profession.