The thesis "Multicriteria Evaluation for Urban and Regional Planning" by Henk Voogd, published in 1982, explores the application of multicriteria evaluation methods in urban and regional planning. The study aims to investigate the possibilities to improve the usefulness of multicriteria evaluation methods in this field. The thesis is divided into several parts, each focusing on different aspects of multicriteria evaluation. Part I introduces the basic principles of multicriteria evaluation, including the objectives and a review of current methods. It discusses the conditions that any systematic method or technique must meet to be useful in urban and regional planning, and why multicriteria evaluation can be a valuable alternative to other evaluation approaches. Part II delves into the components of multicriteria evaluation, such as criteria, criterion scores, and criterion priorities. It provides a typology of evaluation criteria and methods for determining priorities, emphasizing the importance of integrating research contributions into planning processes. Part III covers arithmetic techniques for multicriteria evaluation, including cardinal and qualitative methods. It discusses various techniques like weighted summation, generalized concordance analysis, and scaling models, providing a detailed overview of their applications and limitations. Part IV addresses application issues, such as uncertainties and structuring the application process. It explores how to handle uncertainties in multicriteria evaluations and the major choices involved in the evaluation process. Part V presents empirical illustrations of multicriteria evaluation techniques, including case studies on evaluating potential housing sites, qualitative evaluations of alternative future scenarios, and financial assessments of development strategies. Part VI includes an appraisal of the research, reflecting on the contributions and limitations of the study. It also discusses the broader implications of multicriteria evaluation in urban and regional planning. The thesis concludes with a preface that outlines the author's personal motivation for studying multicriteria evaluation, the research background, and the importance of integrating research contributions into planning processes.The thesis "Multicriteria Evaluation for Urban and Regional Planning" by Henk Voogd, published in 1982, explores the application of multicriteria evaluation methods in urban and regional planning. The study aims to investigate the possibilities to improve the usefulness of multicriteria evaluation methods in this field. The thesis is divided into several parts, each focusing on different aspects of multicriteria evaluation. Part I introduces the basic principles of multicriteria evaluation, including the objectives and a review of current methods. It discusses the conditions that any systematic method or technique must meet to be useful in urban and regional planning, and why multicriteria evaluation can be a valuable alternative to other evaluation approaches. Part II delves into the components of multicriteria evaluation, such as criteria, criterion scores, and criterion priorities. It provides a typology of evaluation criteria and methods for determining priorities, emphasizing the importance of integrating research contributions into planning processes. Part III covers arithmetic techniques for multicriteria evaluation, including cardinal and qualitative methods. It discusses various techniques like weighted summation, generalized concordance analysis, and scaling models, providing a detailed overview of their applications and limitations. Part IV addresses application issues, such as uncertainties and structuring the application process. It explores how to handle uncertainties in multicriteria evaluations and the major choices involved in the evaluation process. Part V presents empirical illustrations of multicriteria evaluation techniques, including case studies on evaluating potential housing sites, qualitative evaluations of alternative future scenarios, and financial assessments of development strategies. Part VI includes an appraisal of the research, reflecting on the contributions and limitations of the study. It also discusses the broader implications of multicriteria evaluation in urban and regional planning. The thesis concludes with a preface that outlines the author's personal motivation for studying multicriteria evaluation, the research background, and the importance of integrating research contributions into planning processes.