Measuring Urban Sustainability

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What is the purpose of the indicator-based spatial composite indexing model mentioned in the text?

The purpose is to measure the sustainability performance of urban settings by considering land-use and transport integration principles.

How are the indicators for the model chosen?

The indicators are chosen through a thorough selection process in line with key principles of land-use and transport integration.

What is the purpose of aggregating the indicators into a spatial composite index?

The purpose is to provide an overview of the sustainability performance of the pilot study area.

What did the study results reveal about the model?

<p>The study results revealed that the model is a practical instrument for evaluating the success of local integration policies and visualizing the sustainability performance of built environments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the model emphasize in planning?

<p>The model emphasizes the shift from considering land-use and transport as separate entities to recognizing their integration.</p> Signup and view all the answers