Determining development density using the Urban Carrying Capacity Assessment System

This research aims at developing an integrated framework for assessing urban carrying capacity which can determine development density based on current infrastructures and land use. First, seven determining factors were identified for urban carrying capacity including energy, green areas, roads, subway systems, water supply, sewage treatment, and waste treatment, and the assessment framework was developed by integrating such factors. Secondly, the Urban Carrying Capacity Assessment System, a GIS-based carrying capacity assessment system, was developed based upon the framework. Finally, through a case study for determining the carrying capacity for an area in Seoul, South Korea, it was revealed that decision support with UCCAS demonstrated in this research can play a pivotal role in planning and managing urban development more effectively.