An ANP-SD Model for the Early Warning Analysis of Sustainable Residential Development

Abstract

As a relevant topic, improving the sustainability level of urban residential development requires appropriate assessment approaches to be provided. System Dynamics is a computer simulation analysis to understand and discuss complex issues and problems while Analytic Network Process (ANP) is a widely accepted evaluation method used in decision making process with variable comparison and feedback. The purpose of this study is to present an integration approach of System Dynamics (SD) model and ANP method which could better explain the interaction and variation of sustainability indicators. It's able to support the Decision Maker to view sustainability problems of urban residential areas more comprehensively. Furthermore the paper will consider a real case study of the sustainable residential development in urban areas of NanJing China.