The RCO/DN Approach to Planning of Urban Growth Boundaries

Simplified RCO/DN models can be standardized for small towns, while more complex models can be developed for large cities, in which UGBs are connected to multiple interrelated factors. This approach is particularly valuable in planning disaster mitigation actions as well as in dealing with economic crises. The more complex planning difficulties are, the greater the benefits of RCO/DN in realistic planning, risk management, and cost savings.