486 Copyright © 2018, IGI Global. Copying or distributing in print or electronic forms without written permission of IGI Global is prohibited. Chapter 23 DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-5646-6.ch023 ABSTRACT This chapter presents a novel framework for the integration of the principles of sustainable development within the urban design processes. The framework recognises that decision making for sustainable ur- ban planning is a challenging process: requiring an understanding of the complex interactions amongst environmental, economic, and social issues. Methodologies are required that would support non-experts to become more involved in the urban design process. Towards this, the authors develop an indicator modelling and visualisation tool which comprises 1) indicator selection, 2) modelling techniques that allow spatio-temporal prediction of indicators, 3) interactive 3D virtual world where visualisation techniques are used to present indicator information overlaying the virtual world to facilitate efective communication with a wide range of stakeholders. The sustainability modelling and 3D visualisations are shown to have the potential to enhance community engagement within the planning process, thus enhancing public acceptance and participation within the urban or rural development project. Indicator Modelling and Interactive Visualisation for Urban Sustainability Assessment Ruth E. Falconer University of Abertay Dundee, UK John P. Isaacs The Robert Gordon University, UK Daniel Gilmour University of Abertay Dundee, UK David J. Blackwood University of Abertay Dundee, UK