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A Complex Values Map of Marginal Urban Landscapes: An Experiment in Naples (Italy)

A Complex Values Map of Marginal Urban Landscapes: An Experiment in Naples (Italy)

Maria Cerreta, Giuliano Poli
Copyright: © 2013 |Volume: 4 |Issue: 3 |Pages: 22
ISSN: 1947-3192|EISSN: 1947-3206|EISBN13: 9781466658929|DOI: 10.4018/ijaeis.2013070103
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Cerreta, Maria, and Giuliano Poli. "A Complex Values Map of Marginal Urban Landscapes: An Experiment in Naples (Italy)." IJAEIS vol.4, no.3 2013: pp.41-62. http://doi.org/10.4018/ijaeis.2013070103

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Cerreta, M. & Poli, G. (2013). A Complex Values Map of Marginal Urban Landscapes: An Experiment in Naples (Italy). International Journal of Agricultural and Environmental Information Systems (IJAEIS), 4(3), 41-62. http://doi.org/10.4018/ijaeis.2013070103

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Cerreta, Maria, and Giuliano Poli. "A Complex Values Map of Marginal Urban Landscapes: An Experiment in Naples (Italy)," International Journal of Agricultural and Environmental Information Systems (IJAEIS) 4, no.3: 41-62. http://doi.org/10.4018/ijaeis.2013070103

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Abstract

The paper seeks to highlight how the character and values of marginal landscapes can be considered examples of the “third landscape” and how they can enable the mapping of tangible and intangible change (and its relative effects) through the selection of appropriate spatial indicators. A Dynamic Spatial Decision Support System was constructed to help identify the complex values characterizing a selected area in Naples’ marginal urban landscape. The System consists of a set of selected indicators that represent the area’s distinguishing characteristics with specific focus on its critical and potential factors. The formulation of spatial indicators helps identify the ecological, socio-economic and urban characteristics of the case-study area, along with their historic evolution over a specific time period. Time History Analysis (THA) enables the identification of permanent elements and transformations along with the relationships among the various urban landscape components over time. The synergistic interaction between the appropriately structured Geographic Information System (GIS) and the multi-criteria Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) method help to generate a complex values map of the analyzed landscape to support the definition and location of strategic actions.

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