Application of visualization in urban planning decision-making process (Ohio).

摘要

In an urban planning decision-making process, it is a challenge for planners to effectively communicate with the general public and decision makers. The difficulties in communication not only lead to uncertainty and lack of consistency in planning policies, but also become a barrier for public participation in the planning process. Visualization can help planners to overcome the barrier. Currently, visualization technology was regarded as a universal tool in the planning field. However, few researchers evaluated the role of visualization in the urban planning decision-making process. In this study, visualization technology was applied in a Cincinnati Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project to create more user friendly and understandable planning products. Through the case study, the role of visualization was evaluated by comparing planning results with the two methods: with and without visualization.