In an era of smart cities, planning support systems (PSS) offer the potential to harness the
power of urban big data and support land-use and transport planning. PSS encapsulate …

Abstract Several Planning Support Systems (PSS) have been developed so far, but their
uptake in planning practice remains low. The analysis of the literature shows that one major …

This article makes three related arguments. First, that although many definitions of the smart
city have been proposed, corporate promoters say a smart city uses information technology …

Getting people cycling is an increasingly common objective in transport planning institutions
worldwide. A growing evidence base indicates that high quality infrastructure can boost local …

One of the challenges in creating plans for sustainable urban futures is the ability to work
across government agencies and to break down traditional barriers to truly collaborative …

Recent advances in cloud computing and the ability to more easily deliver online tools and
services provide exciting opportunities for the development and application of online …

Abstract Planning Support Systems are spatially enabled computer based analytical tools.
They are designed to process spatial data and model “what if” scenarios in support of …

The loss of coastal landscapes resulting from urban sprawl has become a growing concern
that is difficult to manage. The consequences of sprawl are often lasting, leading to the …

Spatial planners around the world need to make climate change adaptation plans. Climate
adaptation planning requires combining spatial information with stakeholder values. This …

Citizen participation should be an essential part of an urban planning process if the needs of
the local population are to be addressed. Citizen participation should also improve …