Developing a successful aerotropolis by using a hybrid model under information uncertainty
Abstract
Many airports are being expanded from transportation centers to economic hubs. This new type of urban area has been termed the aerotropolis or airport metropolis and is meant to function as an economic center with land-use that link local and global markets. However, to find the optimal means for developing an aerotropolis requires additional research, particularly from the viewpoint of long-term public policy and planning. In this study, a multiple criteria decision making model was applied to explore the key factors for successfully building an aerotropolis. We first applied the Decision-making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory based Analytical Network Process to construct the complex system and influential weights. A modified VIKOR method was then utilized to explore the gaps between the aspiration levels and the current situation. In addition, considering the uncertainty of decision-makers, fuzzy theory was integrated into the model. Data from the Taoyuan Aerotropolis in Taiwan were used to demonstrate this method. The results indicate that internationalization is the most crucial factor within the system, and that administrative efficiency has the highest degree of net influence. The largest weighted gap to the examined aspiration level is adequate regulation. Management implications are provided in the discussion.
Keyword : DEMATEL, DANP, MCDM, VIKOR, aerotropolis
How to Cite
Liou, J. J. H., Hsu, C.-C., Li, C.-S. J., Gudiel Pineda, P. J., & Chang, G.-W. (2018). Developing a successful aerotropolis by using a hybrid model under information uncertainty. Technological and Economic Development of Economy, 24(3), 1080-1103. https://doi.org/10.3846/20294913.2017.1289484
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