This paper introduces the concept of decision map and illustrates the way this concept can be used for spatial decision making in urban planning. The decision map is defined as an advanced version of conventional geographic maps which is enriched with preferential information

UD Co-Spaces (Urban Design Collaborative Spaces) is an integrated, tabletop-centered multi-display environment for engaging the public in the complex process of collaborative urban design. We describe the iterative user-centered process that we followed over six years through a close interdisciplinary collaboration involving experts in urban design and neighbourhood planning. Versions of UD Co-...

With the economic development and the improvement of residents' income level, China’s tourism industry is now entering into a new historical period. In this paper, we construct an empirical analysis model about urban residents’ rural travelling decision-making, and then analyze influential factors mechanism by using logistic regression model. Based on the analysis of rural travelling decision-m...

extended abstract 1. introduction high traffic volume is one of the most common problems of urban transportation in metropolises. the increase in the number of vehicles in case of not having necessary predictions also enhances the demand for fueling in places where mostly are unable to respond to such needs. site selection of public facilities is an instance of policies of local governments wit...

urban design has been used in the cities throughout the world to achieve certain goals and purposes. it has been common in developing countries, including iran, to use urban regeneration plans in the older sections of large cities to eliminate urban blight and decay, and eventually achieve modernization and in some cases to also overcome socio-economic and cultural problems. approaches have bee...

unplanned urban development imposes significant pressure on land resources and land use structures and brings about many negative socio-economic and environmental consequences. therefore, comprehensive studies should be applied to support urban land use management in the world and especially in developing countries. in iran, like many other developing countries, urban development is fast and of...

Electronic cities result from the implication of information and communication technology (ICT) in the contemporary era. Significant ICT development and internet network expansion as well as the need of urban management to new ideas in managing cities lead us toward a new strategy called "electronic cities". The current study aims at investigating the Electronic Cities' Strategic Plan...