Category: Published

ADDRESSING COMPLEX SPATIAL DECISION PROBLEMS IN MOUNTAINOUS AREAS: THE INTELLIGENT SPATIAL DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS (SDSS) APPROACH

Kostas TOLIDIS

School of Rural and Surveying Engineering, National Technical University of Athens,

Efi DIMOPOULOU

School of Rural and Surveying Engineering, National Technical University of Athens,

efi@survey.ntua.gr

Abstract

This paper discusses the issue of land use planning and land policy making for mountain regions, considered as regions with specific characteristics (natural, cultural, etc.), but also development constraints. Spatial decision making in such regions is characterized by complexity (semi-structured spatial decision problems) and multiplicity of problems. These indicate the need for qualitative information in support of the decision-making process, in order to improve effectiveness in decision making. Toward this end, it is first presented the state-of-the-art of MC-SDSSs and their significance as a planning tools for mountainous areas; second are outlined the multiple benefits from the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in the context of MC-SDSS for Multisite Land Use Allocation (MLUA) procedures applied in mountainous areas; and finally, a MLUAL methodological framework as the core of a future MC-SDSS is proposed.

TELEWORKING: FROM A TECHNOLOGY POTENTIAL TO A SOCIAL EVOLUTION

Vassileios VESCOUKIS

School of Rural and Surveying Engineering, National Technical University Athens

v.vescoukis@cs.ntua.gr

Anastasia STRATIGEA

School of Rural and Surveying Engineering, National Technical University Athens

stratige@central.ntua.gr

Maria GIAOUTZI

School of Rural and Surveying Engineering, National Technical University Athens

giaoutsi@central.ntua.gr

Abstract

The present paper elaborates on the prospective developments of teleworking, as these relate to the dynamics of ICTs developments. The paper presents various types of teleworking applications, linked to the evolving potential of technological developments; then discusses the evolving patterns of teleworking, followed by emerging trends and applications appearing at a macro and micro level with their prospective impacts; and finally it explores the implications of teleworking on the restructuring of the social patterns.

CYBERSPACE AND THE TRANSFORMATION OF CITIES TO CYBERCITIES: A TRIALECTIC APPROACH

Cyberspace and the transformation of cities to cybercities: A Trialectic approach

Kostas PHYSENTZIDES

University of Thessaly, Department of Urban & Regional Planning, Volos, Greece

kphysent@uth.gr

Abstract

The present paper elaborates on the major transformation processes of a city into a cybercity and the process of embedding the virtual into the real. The paper aims to shed light on the integration of human capabilities (intelligence, imagination, creativity) by use of ICTs applications that drive processes, which transform the city of geography and place into a hybrid: the cybercity. The emerging cybercity expands beyond its traditional geographical boundaries of place, embracing a new digital virtual space, which is placeless and timeless. At the same time, the embedding of human intelligence in the urban material structures creates intelligent and smart environments that transform society.