Approach | Dimensions | Variables | Component | Indicator | Regional Spatial Pattern | Case Studies | Analysis Tools | References |
Bioregionalism | Ecological Morphological | Culture Society Environment | Ecosystem Restoration Resilience to Ecosystem Destruction | Population Biological Species Natural Factors Human Factors |
| Palouse Region in Washington | Geospatial Data Assessment Ecological Carrying Capacity Development Impact Assessment | |
Regional Sustainable Development | Economic Social Environmental | Social Justice Economic Development Environmental Sustainability Environmental Conservation/ Protection | Economic Efficiency Environmental Quality Equitable Distribution of Services | Social Capacity Land Use Quality Equal Access Opportunity Economic Competitiveness |
| Tennessee Valley | Factor Analysis Taxonomy Ecological Footprint | |