Environmental and social cost modeling of highway projects.
Published: 2005
Language: eng
Number of pages: 269
Description: This research thesis presents a unified environmental and social cost model of highway projects. The model identifies potential cost items that can be considered in cost-benefit analysis of highway project. For this research, the cost items are considered from the viewpoint of environmental and social impact, impacted entities, impact sources, and best practices to mitigate the effect. The information is then used to develop an XML (Extensible Markup Language) schema, which can be used to report impacts estimates and to develop data exchange standards. The values of various cost items previously estimated by different researchers and research organizations are also gathered in this study. In addition, three case studies were performed to review the extent of environmental assessment studies. Furthermore, an interactive website is developed, which represents the model, the XML schema, and platform for feedbacks that can be helpful in modifying the model, the schema, and environmental and social cost estimates.
Notes: Thesis (M.A.Sc.)--University of Toronto, 2005.

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Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 44-01, page: 0454.

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