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3284. Social impact assessment using ES through socio-ecological system dynamics digital simulation

Invited abstract in session MA-18: Assessment Methods for Shaping the Green, Inclusive, and Digital Cities I, stream Sustainable Cities.

Monday, 8:30-10:00
Room: 42 (building: 116)

Authors (first author is the speaker)

1. Asef Ayatollahi
Deaprtment of Architecture and urban studies (Dastu), Politecnico di Milano
2. Eugenio Morello
Architecture and urban studies (Dastu), Politecnico di Milano

Abstract

Social impact assessment (SIA) of re-naturing measures in urban areas offers an exclusive perspective on complex interactions and trade-offs between humans and nature. Despite advancements in methodologies for short-term assessment, long-term assessments, and evaluations still require a concrete framework. The main challenges in long-term SIA procedures are the high volume of complexities and interconnectivity of interaction components and difficulties in citizens' engagements. Focusing on these issues by utilizing digital platforms, this research proposes a long-term SIA procedure based on the system dynamics (SD) framework and co-monitored parameters to understand the value of re-naturing measures and biodiversity in urban areas. A systematic review collects direct and indirect social indicators, impacts, and factors of re-naturing through ecosystem services (ES). After contextualization at Giardino San Faustino, Milan, through consultation with actors, the results shape causal loop diagrams in the system dynamics framework. To comprehensively cover the extensivity of interactions and variable relations, the simulation tool of AnyLogic is used for full coverage of relations. This digital tool enables a complete construction of relations and simulates interactions for SIA in defined timelines reflecting limitations and advantages in each scenario. The results render a spectrum of interaction dynamics aiding decision-makers in better evaluating human and nature interactions.

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Status: accepted

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