The purpose of planning support system (PSS) is to integrate a series of computer software tools, establish a set of information technology framework for the interaction between planners, the public and the government, to provide an interactive, integrated, participatory way to deal with non-permanent, non-structural planning problems. The planning support system should be a fully integrated, flexible and user-friendly system, and its future development direction is as follows: 1) make full use of GIS technology, 2) practicality and usability, 3) model extensibility, 4) data compatibility, 5) support group collaboration and public participation in the planning process.
Edited and translated by Zhang Yifei