A multicriteria decision aid perspective that guides an incremental development of knowledge and fosters relationships and decisions

A multicriteria decision aid methodology offers a promising approach to address the complex challenges faced by UNESCO World Heritage Sites, as demonstrated by its application to Ivrea, Italy's 54th site. This integrated framework combines Problem Structuring methods with Multicriteria models to structure fragmented knowledge and analytically evaluate alternative policies or projects, facilitating their ranking and selection. The study highlights how this approach can guide incremental knowledge development while fostering relationships among stakeholders, thereby reactivating the enhancement process of large, heterogeneous urban systems. By bridging technical analysis and stakeholder engagement through preparatory workshops, the methodology provides a robust tool for effective communication and decision-making in preserving such significant heritage sites.

Curto, R., Norese, M. F., & Rolando, D. (2022). A multicriteria decision aid perspective that guides an incremental development of knowledge and fosters relationships and decisions. EURO Journal on Decision Processes, 10, 100023. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejdp.2022.100023