Analysis and Evaluation Techniques in Urban Planning

Planning is, by its very nature, a set of sequential processes. This set can be broadly classified under three main headings: problem definition, analysis and evaluation; decision-making, alternative development and selection among alternatives; and implementation.

To describe the settlement subject to planning within the context of its aims and scope, including its current structure and dynamics; to reveal the opportunities and constraints offered by the structure; and to derive an evaluation and conclusion(s) based on all of these, is a prerequisite for developing correct decisions, making decisions, and producing alternative solutions accordingly. Therefore, the first step is the success criterion of the final product to be obtained at the end of this sequential process and integrated structure. For this reason, the importance of correctly configuring the first step, comprehensively analyzing the settlement subject to planning with appropriate analysis techniques, converting the findings into usable information, and evaluating this information to produce conclusions(s) is undeniable for the planning process.

Analysis and Evaluation Techniques in Urban Planning aims to demonstrate how a process can be followed in the configuration, development, and completion of the first step within this entire sequential process, and also seeks to make this complex and comprehensive structure understandable through case studies.

Contents;

• Analysis Techniques and Geographic Information Systems in Planning
• Thematic Analyses
• Risk Analysis
• Threshold Analysis
• Sieve Analysis
• Suitability Analysis
• Analytic Hierarchy Process
• Compatibility Matrix
• SWOT Analysis
• Integrated Evaluation and Synthesis