The book considers the underground development of cities from a systemic point of view. The authors' scientific methodology for planning a system of alternative design configurations in a metropolis (including underground infrastructure) on the basis of applied system analysis methods is revealed. The book presents a short guide and a number of practical applications of morphological analysis, cognitive modeling, and other system analysis methods as tools for solving various urban problems, including risk assessment in the transport infrastructure of a city; evaluation and justification of constructing different types of underground objects on a selected site according to its structural, functional and geological factors; construction of scenarios aimed at informed decision-making in planning complex underground facilities. The book provides novel and convenient tools for urban development to professionals in urban planning, municipal authorities and investors, and researchers in urban studies.

A dedicated historical overview of urban underground construction from ancient times to current projects Novel outlooks for decision making in urban underground planning A unique systemic view at metropolitan planning to take advantage of its underground resources

Inhalt
Introduction.- Historical Excursion and Modern Trends of Urban Underground Development.- The Concept of System Approach to Mastering Underground Space of Large Cities.- Modified Morphological Analysis Method.- Strategy of Evaluation and Risk Management in Practical Urban Development Problems.- Evaluating Ecological Risks of Underground Transport Infrastructure Development Using BOCR.- Strategy for Simulating Complex Underground objects Based on the Methodologies of Foresight and Cognitive Modelling.