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An evaluation approach for livable urban environments.

Chia-Ling Chiang¹, Jeng-Jong Liang

¹Department of Environmental Engineering and Science, Feng Chia University, Taichung, Taiwan.

Environmental Science and Pollution Research International

|February 2, 2013

Summary

This study introduces a method to assess urban livability using public opinion and data analysis. Air pollution significantly impacts living conditions, guiding urban improvement policies.

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Area of Science:

Environmental Science
Urban Planning
Data Analysis

Background:

Evaluating urban livability is crucial for public health and policy development.
Existing methods may not fully integrate public perception with objective environmental data.
Quantifying the impact of various factors on urban living conditions requires robust analytical frameworks.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and validate a comprehensive method for assessing urban livability.
To determine the relative importance of weather, air pollution, and environmental factors on living conditions.
To provide a quantifiable index for urban environments to inform policy and resource allocation.

Main Methods:

Utilized the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) for factor weighting.
Conducted a public opinion survey (n=1,075) to gather perceptual data.
Applied gray relational analysis (GRA) with a pollutant standards index (PSI) for quantitative assessment.

Main Results:

Air pollution emerged as the most significant factor influencing urban livability (weight: 0.395).
Weather and environmental aspects had weights of 0.288 and 0.317, respectively.
Calculated monthly livable indices for urban districts in Taiwan ranged from 81.1 to 92.4.

Conclusions:

The proposed AHP and GRA method effectively quantifies urban living conditions.
Environmental aspects play a key role in determining overall urban livability.
The findings support evidence-based policy-making for improving urban environments and allocating construction funds.