A multi-agent planning support system for assessing the role of transportation and environmental objectives in urban planning
Rachel Katoshevski
David Katoshevski
Environmental Eng., Ben-Gurion university
Theo Arentze
Department of Architecture, Building and Planning, Technical University Eindhoven
Harry Timmermans
Department of Architecture, Building and Planning, Technical University Eindhoven
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5198/jtlu.v7i1.333
Keywords:
Land Use, Transport, transportation
Abstract
This paper analyzes 12 city plans that were developed based on environmental-sustainability indicators using a multi-agent model. The plans are based on three city forms and four types of city scenarios, each representing a different planning concept. The environmental indicators concern pollution from transportation, while the sustainability aspects relate to accessibility to facilities. The model supports planners in identifying the best city form considering the selected performance criteria. In this case study, a compact city form, coupled with mixed land-uses, performed best.
Author Biographies
Rachel Katoshevski
Dr. urban planner
David Katoshevski, Environmental Eng., Ben-Gurion university
Prof., Unit of Environmental Eng., Head, Saftey Eng. Unit.
Theo Arentze, Department of Architecture, Building and Planning, Technical University Eindhoven
Prof. Department of Architecture, Building and Planning, Technical University Eindhoven
Harry Timmermans, Department of Architecture, Building and Planning, Technical University Eindhoven
Prof. Head, Department of Architecture, Building and Planning, Technical University Eindhoven