Integrated sustainable community planning provides a path forward in the face of global challenges, such as climate change and ecological degradation. By integrating environmental protection, economic growth, and social equity objectives, communities can develop in ways that not only withstand change but also thrive in the face of it. While integrated planning has much potential for making progress toward local sustainability and resilience, its successful implementation depends on effective collaboration. Bringing together diverse perspectives ensures that local knowledge shapes meaningful, place-based solutions tailored to each community’s unique needs. This approach embodies the spirit of confluence, where diverse perspectives and disciplines intersect to create holistic, place-based solutions tailored to each community’s unique needs. One such tool is 3D realistic geographic visualization, which helps communities see possible futures in a tangible way. These visual tools serve as a universal language, bridging linguistic and cultural differences through clear, accessible representations. By turning complex data into intuitive visuals, they make it easier for everyone to engage in discussions about their community’s future. By allowing people to experience different scenarios from a first-person perspective (almost as if they were there), these tools help individuals connect emotionally with their environment, deepening their understanding of potential changes. This presentation reports on a literature review examining the applications, advantages, and challenges of using geographic visualizations in integrated community sustainability planning. The review found these tools are primarily designed for domain experts and technical users. Their main advantages include enhanced communication and collaboration, while key challenges include reliance on technical expertise, high data quality requirements, resource intensity, and scalability issues across different contexts.