2856. Investment Attractiveness of Medium-Sized Italian Cities: A MAVT-Based rating model
Invited abstract in session WC-10: MCDA and urban planning 2, stream Multiple Criteria Decision Aiding.
Wednesday, 12:30-14:00Room: Clarendon SR 1.06
Authors (first author is the speaker)
| 1. | Marta DellOvo
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| Department of Architecture and Urban Studies, Politecnico of Milano | |
| 2. | Federico Dell'Anna
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| Interuniversity Department of Regional and Urban Studies and Planning, Politecnico di Torino | |
| 3. | Francesco Cosentino
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| Politecnico di Milano |
Abstract
Cities have historically played a crucial role in driving regional and national development. Today, urban competitiveness increasingly depends on their ability to attract investments in key sectors. While significant cities dominate global rankings, Italian medium-sized towns are emerging as attractive alternatives due to balanced economic growth, lower real estate saturation, and expanding infrastructure. However, existing urban rankings often lack investment-oriented criteria and structured multi-criteria evaluation methods.
This study proposes a Multi-Attribute Value Theory (MAVT) -based rating model to assess the investment attractiveness of medium-sized Italian cities. The research follows a structured methodology: first, selecting relevant indicators validated through expert interviews; second, developing a framework to standardize, weigh, and aggregate data to ensure transparency and replicability. The model is tested on two case studies, Bologna and Catania, comparing their attractiveness based on a composite index.
Results highlight the model’s potential as a decision-support tool for investors and policymakers, offering a systematic comparison of cities' investment potential. The study has been conducted in collaboration with Gabetti Research Office, integrating academic insights with industry expertise.
Keywords
- Decision Support Systems
- Decision Analysis
- OR in Development
Status: accepted
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