Application of geographical information systems and multicriteria evaluation in locating sustainable boundary between the Tunari National Park and Cochabamba City (Bolivia)

Application of geographical information systems and multicriteria evaluation in locating sustainable boundary between the Tunari National Park and Cochabamba City (Bolivia)

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Article ID: iaor20051490
Country: United Kingdom
Volume: 11
Issue: 3
Start Page Number: 151
End Page Number: 164
Publication Date: May 2002
Journal: Journal of Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis
Authors: , , ,
Keywords: developing countries
Abstract:

Increased population growth and urbanization, has caused increase in demand for land around the city of Cochabamba, which has led to encroachment into the National Park and the construction of illegal settlements. This has created a number of problems, some of which are the direct consequences of the new settlements in the ‘Tunari’ foothills. These settlements constitute a threat to the environment and people because of their location in flood risk and aquifer recharge areas. In response to this problem the city authorities are considering relocating the boundary between the National Park and the city. This study has focused on the design and evaluation of alternative locations for a sustainable boundary between the north of ‘Cochabamba City’ and the southern boundary of the ‘Tunari National Park’. In this process, a rational and systematic approach of collaborative-decision-making, supported by geographical information systems and multicriteria evaluation has been employed and evaluated.

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