Abstract
In today’s context, effective systems for monitoring, reporting, and evaluation are increasingly vital for governments to enhance decision-making at the urban level. Monitoring urban areas, plans, and projects, as well as evaluating proposed initiatives before their implementation, are essential practices for informed decision-making and fostering sustainable transitions in cities. In this framework, the research project GLOSSA (“GLOcal knowledge-System for the Sustainable Assessment of urban projects”), funded as part of the Relevant National Interest (PRIN) initiative, introduces an Indicators-Based Tool (IBTool) to support decision-making in urban transformation projects. This tool aligns with the objectives of the 2030 Agenda and Sustainable Development Goal 11 (SDG 11), with the overarching aim of promoting sustainable development in Italian cities.
The research specifically delivers: i) a comprehensive set of indicators to facilitate both the monitoring and evaluation of sustainability in urban projects, applicable at the district and building scales; ii) amulticriteria evaluation tool designed to manage these indicators, prioritize their importance, and adapt to varying territorial contexts and the different phases of project development (selection, design, and monitoring).
The GLOSSA project’s outcomes aim to: i) assist Public Administrations (PAs) and urban planners/designers in identifying areas for transformation and designing urban projects; ii) support PAs during the evaluation phase of urban transformation projects submitted for approval; iii) monitor the performance and sustainability outcomes of funded projects.
Through the analysis of Italian case studies, the research demonstrates how this methodology can address urban sustainability challenges, particularly by enhancing decision-making processes.

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