Multi criteria analysis MCA is a framework for decision-making. In addition, it comes aligned with the use of several techniques. Also, these include the AHP analytic hierarchy procedure and sensitivity analysis. Furthermore, various industries individuals use MCA, such as in urban planning and business, to do scenario planning analysis. Planners use MCA widely in urban […]
Urban Planning
Urban renewal: 8 solutions to develop informal settlement
Informal settlements arise from poverty and urban migration, creating environmental damage, social issues, and economic strain. By 2050, they may house half the global urban population, making them a critical urban challenge. The article proposes phased renewal strategies — including commercial development, housing, sports, and cultural facilities — requiring coordinated government and community action. Also, […]
Enhancing Rural planning by developing transport networks
Rural areas planning gained more attention in the late 2000s in Asian countries due to its importance. This article gives insights and analysis on the economic benefits of rural planning. Table of Contents Introduction Problems in Commuting The Role of the Transport Interchange in Rural Planning Recommendations for rural planning Introduction A variety of public […]
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Scenario- Based Strategic Planning the key six steps
Scenario-based strategic planning is an article that analyzes and summarizes this approach, which many relevant individuals have attempted to build an approach for use in research and also in Urban Planning practice. Table of Content Introduction The Approach Definition of scope Perception Analysis Trend and Uncertainty Analysis Scenario Building Strategy Definition Monitoring Introduction Many […]
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Scenario Planning Analysis: The French and American Context
Scenario planning analysis is an article that analyzes two urban development projects in two countries. That leads to the differences in the way planning is done. Table of Content What is Scenario planning? Scenario planning in France and USA projects: Background The Scenario Planning Analysis What is the problem? The Goal of the […]
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What is transit oriented development TOD?
What is transit oriented development TOD? is an article that defines it in academic and practice, and who invented it. The article shows the (when) reason to go to this type of development and when. In addition, it shows why the private sector or public sector approaches this type of development and what benefits it […]
Urban design vs urban planning
Urban design vs urban planning is an article that shows major and minor differences between the two fields. First, it defines the two fields in the academy and practice-based. Second, what types of work the two fields include in practice. Third, which individual does the work process in practice. Urban design vs urban planning : […]
Real Estate Market Cycles: 3 demand growth-change scenario
Real estate market cycles includes four phases: recovery, expansion, hyper supply, recession. Recovery is the phase following a great recession where occupancies and rent are low and construction slows and gradually strengthens and goes high. Expansion is the phase when the market is fully recovered and the market is strong. Vacancies are low, rents are […]
Public participation in architecture: the political agenda
Public participation in architecture : Definition Tool Villas & Homes Public buildings & private buildings Landscape architecture development landscape and urban space urban design projects Political agenda References Public participation was coined with the introduction of the American ladder of Arnstein in 1969 which explains the level of public participation in political governmental work. Before […]
EU Planners: Land use change and betterment and compensation
EU Planners: Land use change and betterment and compensation is an article that investigates planning practice concepts to deal with the most important factor influencing the pace of urban development the land value. Official planners at the time of urban development are directed to tools like changing land use and offering compensation to land owners […]