A DSS generator for district planning

This paper describes the experience of the authors in designing a decision support system ( DSS) for district planning. The iterative nature of the planning process, the need for flexible analysis of large volume of detailed data, the need for frequent interaction with the database, and the potential use of interactive graphics make the context ideal for design of a DSS. The evolution of a DSS Generator through several stages of software designs is highlighted. A proposal is then made for a DSS Generator which will add enough power to existing software that already provides the flexibility needed to cover many application domains in district planning.