Applying Delphi method to develop sustainable city indexes

A case study of Chiang Mai, Thailand

DOI: https://doi.org/10.6093/1970-9870/9813
Keywords: Clean energy, Sustainability, Sustainable city, Delphi, Chiang Mai

Abstract

Cities around the world have expanded and consumed many resources. The expansion of these cities has had a huge impact on our planet. There are many ideas about sustainable urban development around the world to slow down or stop the destruction of the environment. Sustainable urban development is a concept that allows the economy, society, and environment to grow together in a balanced and sustainable manner. Chiang Mai in Thailand is considered a city with much potential. It currently has good city planning. However, indicators to evaluate the potential of sustainable cities are still lacking. Hence, this work aims to develop appropriate indicators for assessing the sustainability of Chiang Mai city using the Delphi method of panel surveys. At least 20 experts in various fields were selected to take the Delphi surveys conducted in three rounds. The results of the Delphi processes showed that there were 35 indicators suitable for assessing Chiang Mai's potential as a sustainable city and helping with the development planning of Chiang Mai in the future.

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Author Biographies

Wiwat Pongruengkiat, Graduate Program in Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Graduate Ph.D. Program in Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand. Interested in sustainable development and have engineering and management knowledge to apply to work related to sustainable urban development.

Korrakot Y. Tippayawong, Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai

Industrial Engineering, assistant professor in Faculty of Engineering, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand. Her research protocol is manufacturing, engineering Industrial, engineering business, administration port, management transport, and economics.

Pruk Aggarangsi, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai

Mechanical Engineering, assistant professor in Faculty of Engineering, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand. He does research in renewable energy systems, energy management, waste to energy, mechanical system, building acoustics, and smart city.

Preda Pichayapan, Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai

Civil Engineering, assistant professor in Faculty of Engineering, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand. He does research in logistics, traffic engineering, transportation planning, and tourism.

Tossapon Katongtung, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai

Mechanical Engineering, graduate master’s degree in Faculty of Engineering, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand. He does research in environmental engineering, bioengineering, mechanical engineering, energy, and machine learning.

Nakorn Tippayawong, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai

Mechanical Engineering, a full professor, working at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Chiang Mai University, Thailand. He graduated from Imperial College London, UK. He does research in biomass thermal conversion, energy efficiency, low carbon engineering, and air pollution control. Current projects include "biomass pyrolysis," "vio-oil generation and upgrading," "viomass pretreatment," "Energy 4.0", "carbon capture & storage," and "aerosol monitoring & trapping.”

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Published
2023-04-30
How to Cite
PongruengkiatW., TippayawongK. Y., AggarangsiP., PichayapanP., KatongtungT., & TippayawongN. (2023). Applying Delphi method to develop sustainable city indexes. TeMA - Journal of Land Use, Mobility and Environment, 16(1), 165-182. https://doi.org/10.6093/1970-9870/9813
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Vol 16 No 1 (2023): The city challenges and external agents. Methods, tools and best practices
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LUME (Land Use, Mobility and Environment)

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