International Journal of Nonlinear Analysis and Applications

Application of artificial intelligence in urban planning and urban management

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Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 Department of Urban Planning, Faculty of Art and Architecture, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran

2 Faculty of Computer Engineering, Isfahan University, Isfahan, Iran

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to identify and elucidate the application of artificial intelligence in urban planning and management. To identify and analyze strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, the opinions of 25 managers, professors, and experts in urban planning and artificial intelligence were gathered using purposeful sampling. Research participants were selected based on criteria such as scientific publications in urban planning and artificial intelligence, a specialized doctorate in the field, and employment in urban management or municipalities. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to collect information on the opportunities, threats, strengths, and weaknesses of artificial intelligence in urban management and planning. Subsequently, weighting and ranking were performed using the Shannon entropy technique. After ranking, 18 opportunities, 13 threats, 15 strengths, and 14 weaknesses were identified. Employing the strategic planning quantitative matrix, indicators were scored and weighted. The total internal factor score was 2.469, and the total external factor score was 2.316, as depicted in the matrix. Tehaji's strategy was presented to formulate strategies for utilizing artificial intelligence in urban planning and management, resulting in an aggressive approach.

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International Journal of Nonlinear Analysis and Applications

Articles in Press, Corrected Proof
Available Online from 19 May 2026
  • Receive Date: 17 April 2024
  • Revise Date: 21 July 2024
  • Accept Date: 22 July 2024