Indicator modelling and interactive visualisation for urban sustainability assessment

Ruth E. Falconer, John P. Isaacs, Daniel Gilmour, David J. Blackwood

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    Abstract

    This chapter presents a novel framework for the integration of the principles of sustainable development within the urban design processes. The framework recognises that decision making for sustainable urban planning is a challenging process: requiring an understanding of the complex interactions amongst environmental, economic, and social issues. Methodologies are required that would support non-experts to become more involved in the urban design process. Towards this, the authors develop an indicator modelling and visualisation tool which comprises 1) indicator selection, 2) modelling techniques that allow spatio-temporal prediction of indicators, 3) interactive 3D virtual world where visualisation techniques are used to present indicator information overlaying the virtual world to facilitate effective communication with a wide range of stakeholders. The sustainability modelling and 3D visualisations are shown to have the potential to enhance community engagement within the planning process, thus enhancing public acceptance and participation within the urban or rural development project.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationE-planning and collaboration
    Subtitle of host publicationconcepts, methodologies, tools, and applications
    EditorsInformation Resources Management Association
    Place of PublicationHershey, PA
    PublisherIGI Global
    Chapter23
    Pages486-508
    Number of pages23
    Volume1
    ISBN (Electronic)9781522556473
    ISBN (Print)9781522556466
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Jun 2018

    Keywords

    • Visualisation
    • Simulation
    • Analytical network protocol
    • Urban sustainability
    • Public engagement

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