Pre-planning Methods for the Best Use of Urban Underground Space (UUS)

Abstract: Several cities are in advanced stages of planning, developing and expanding the sub-surface civil and social infrastructure. Many others just consider starting the planned use of UUS (urban underground space). This paper presents a general framework of logical steps for effective pre-planning, exploration and professional management of the underground space. The paper will explain in details the presented steps and elements from promotional and visionary aspects to the complex work of creating, testing, operating and control of the underground planning system.