Methodology and application development for monitoring quality of life in Dresden

The present article describes the development of a methodology and of a software for monitoring qualit y of life as well as the implementation and application in the U rban Planning Authority of Dresden. We will discuss quality of life indicators, approaches to modelling and multip le criteria evaluation of the quality of life in ci ties. Advantages of the developed method “Modified z-Transformation” ar e explained. This method is recommended for the pra ctical application. A short report about the application o f the developed monitoring system to Dresden will b e given.