Assessment Method for Individual Value of a Location

Resumen

Selection of a location for residential purpose has a long-term impact on the individual?s life. The decision-making process can be supported by location assessment applications. The individual value of a location is a subjective value depending on several non-mobility and mobility related attributes. Missing services are accessible by transportation therefore mobility attributes are to be considered. We have elaborated quantitative assessment method to determine the individual value of a location; with consideration to personal preferences. The attributes of the territory, where the assessed location is located, and the attributes of routes by different transportation modes to frequent destinations are considered by the value of location. The value expresses how attractive the territory for living purpose is and how attractive the mobility from the location for the individual is. The method is based on a simplified city model containing the relevant entities and their attributes. The elaborated method is to be embedded in applications for residential location selection. The method can be applied to compare the value of a location before and after a development.