This dissertation research focuses on development and evaluation of an efficient solution algorithm for a nonlinear three dimensional urban activity model. Specifically, Kim's urban activity model of land use intensity and ...

A principal planning function is to formulate and implement policies which are designed to ameliorate perceived societal problems. Much of the planning literature therefore centers on the preparation of comprehensive plans ...

The objectives of the dissertation are to: (1) deductively compare five commonly used multiattribute decision making techniques and clarify the meanings of weights and (2) empirically evaluate the effectiveness of the ...

This research analyzes housing policies in the People's Republic of China in the following three ways. First, it describes the current state of Chinese housing and housing policies. Second, it explores how Chinese housing ...

The dissertation examines the nature of Indian nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) involved in housing, and their impact on the living environment of urban slums, using 28 cases. The findings indicate that slums are not ...

The primary objective of this research is to widen the range of questions that can be addressed in small group planning situations. This can be accomplished through improved access to tools, media, and group cognition. ...

This dissertation is a theoretical and empirical analysis of housing problems and policies in less developed countries using Egypt as a case study. It evaluates the Burns and Grebler model that associates levels of housing ...

Quality of life is a concept that has been the center of debate for many decades. This debate has involved many domains of life and has included the residential environment. The residential environment is important in the ...

This study focuses on the development of process oriented support for planning support systems. To support exploration of ill-structured planning problems, planning support systems should be incorporated within planning ...

Policy makers in less developed countries have responded to the chronic shortage of low income housing by buying land, providing infrastructure, and reselling the land. Recently, this "sites and services" approach has been ...