Evaluating generative and parametric design...

Hi everyone,

I am new with grasshopper and am working on a thesis exploring urban waterfront design using parametric and generative modeling processes, specifically path and stair networks. I am trying to explore linear geometries and the relationship between the horizontal and vertical surfaces. The central question is how can I effectively evaluate the success of using a parametric and generative modeling process in design for urban waterfronts? Any thoughts would be very much appreciated. Thanks.