Decision Support for Peri-Urban Sustainability: An AHP–EWM Based Livability Vulnerability Assessment

Rin Kim, Yujin Park, Sujeong Kang, Junga Lee, Suk-Yeong Cho and Sang-Woo Lee ()
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Rin Kim: Department of Forestry and Landscape Architecture, Konkuk University, Seoul 05029, Republic of Korea
Yujin Park: Department of Forestry and Landscape Architecture, Konkuk University, Seoul 05029, Republic of Korea
Sujeong Kang: Department of Environmental Science & Ecological Engineering, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
Junga Lee: Department of Environmental Science & Ecological Engineering, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
Suk-Yeong Cho: Rural Environment & Resources Division, National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Wanju 55365, Republic of Korea
Sang-Woo Lee: Department of Forestry and Landscape Architecture, Konkuk University, Seoul 05029, Republic of Korea

Land, 2025, vol. 14, issue 11, 1-23

Abstract: In Korea, rural regions increasingly function as peri-urban zones integrated into urban systems. To assess vulnerabilities in these transitional areas characterized by mixed land use and uneven access to infrastructure, this study developed a three-tiered peri-urban livability vulnerability framework by integrating the analytic hierarchy process and the entropy weight method. The results indicated that medical facilities, childcare and education centers, and village communities consistently emerged as key indicators, linking peri-urban livability directly to the stability of settlement environments and the quality of life of residents. Contrastingly, expert evaluations and data-driven outcomes related to road networks and agricultural infrastructure displayed substantial discrepancies, revealing gaps between perceived importance and actual provision levels. Such differences highlight the risk of underestimating infrastructure-related vulnerabilities when subjective assessments are employed exclusively. By synthesizing subjective and objective weights, this study advances urban and environmental analysis and supports evidence-based decision-making for policy prioritization. The findings demonstrate that peri-urban vulnerability is shaped less by productive capacity than by social infrastructure and community stability. This conclusion offers crucial insights for enhancing livability and guiding urban planning strategies.

Keywords: peri-urban livability; AHP–EWM; vulnerability assessment; planning support system (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q15 Q2 Q24 Q28 Q5 R14 R52 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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