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A Process-Oriented Decision Support System for Sustainable Urban Development Strategies

Authors:
Claudia Pedron
Matthias Baldauf
Rainer Endl
Melanie Rickenmann

Keywords: urban planning; sustainable urban development strategies; digital guide for political decision-makers; decision support system for urban development strategies.

Abstract:
Political decision-makers play a crucial role in shaping sustainable urban development strategies, yet they often face challenges, such as limited expertise, resources, and access to suitable IT tools tailored to their needs. In this paper, we introduce a prototype of a decision support system explicitly designed to assist political decision-makers in formulating sustainable urban development strategies, thereby enhancing their capacity in urban planning. Developed collaboratively by urban planners, infrastructure engineers, experts of geoinformation systems and political decision-makers, this tool prioritizes simplicity and intuitiveness. It offers transparent procedures and easy access to expert knowledge, streamlining the decision-making process. By automatically retrieving data from a geographic information system and facilitating calculations, it minimizes time investment. Additionally, it embraces a comprehensive approach that considers diverse stakeholder perspectives. Finally, it enhances adaptability and scalability without requiring advanced IT skills. While the involvement of experts remains vital in crafting sustainable urban development strategies, this tool empowers political decision-makers with a clear understanding of the decision-making-process. Armed with this knowledge, they can engage more effectively with stakeholders, leading to informed, long-term decisions. Looking ahead, the integration of deep learning methods holds potential to further enhance the tool's effectiveness and efficiency.

Pages: 61 to 69

Copyright: Copyright (c) IARIA, 2024

Publication date: June 30, 2024

Published in: conference

ISBN: 978-1-68558-180-0

Location: Porto, Portugal

Dates: from June 30, 2024 to July 4, 2024