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The indicators and methods used for measuring urban liveability: A scoping review
Authors
M.M. Fadakar Davarani
N. Khanjani
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Z. Khorrami
M. Mirzaee
A. Sadatmoosavi
T. Ye
Publication date
1 January 2021
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Abstract
Liveability is a multi-dimensional and hierarchical concept which consists of various criteria and sub-criteria and may be evaluated in different ways. The aim of this study was to systematically review indicators and methods used for the evaluation of urban liveability in literature. The five-stage methodological framework of Arksey and O'Malley was used to conduct this scoping review. A systematic search of electronic databases, including Scopus, Medline (via PubMed), Embase, Web of Science and EBSCO was done until May 29, 2019. Web searching, searching reference lists and hand searching was also conducted to retrieve more relevant articles. Two reviewers screened the papers for eligibility based on the inclusion criteria and extracted their key data and reported them descriptively. Sixty seven (67) out of 3,599 papers met the selection criteria. This review showed five distinct domains considered to be important components of liveability. These were Economical, Environmental, Institutional, Social, and Governance (Political) domains. The most important subdomains (indices) which were frequently applied in various studies were Environmental friendliness and Sustainability, Socio-Cultural Conditions and Economic Vibrancy and Competitiveness. We also identified seven different methodologies and six ranking tools used for assessing urban liveability. Among the quantitative methods, three methods accounted for 89.6 of the articles. These methods were the Analytical hierarchy process and entropy (AHP; n=24; 50), Factor analysis & Principle Component Analysis (FA & PCA; n=12; 25) and Spatial Multi-criteria Decision-making Method (Spatial; n=7; 14.6). Among the ranking tools used, three ranking tools accounted for 65.4 of the articles. These tools were the Livable City Scientific Evaluation Standards (LCSES; n=9; 34.6), The Global Liveable Cities Index (GLCI; n=4; 15.4) and the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU; n=4; 15.4). This paper discusses and summarizes the latest indicators and methods used for determining urban liveability. The information offered in the review can help future investigators to decide which method suits their purpose and situation better and measure urban liveability more systematically than before. © 202
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