10 Geospatial Analysis for Urban and Regional Planners

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10 Geospatial Analysis Every Urban Planner Should Know
1 Network and Accessibility

Analysis
Analyzes transportation
networks, such as roads
and public transport
systems, to enhance
urban mobility, optimize
routes, and ensure
equitable access to
amenities.
Examples:
Optimizing emergency routes in a city to ensure the quickest
possible response times during emergencies.
Assessing public transport coverage to identify underserved

areas and plan new routes or improve existing ones.
Designing pedestrian-friendly streets to ensure that sidewalks

and crossings are optimally placed for safe and convenient
access to amenities.
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2 Buffer and Proximity

Analysis
Creates buffer zones
around geographic
features to measure
spatial relationships &
study environmental
impacts and accessibility.
Examples:
Mapping floodplains to identify areas at risk of flooding and
implement appropriate zoning regulations.
Determining access to green spaces by assessing the

proximity of residential areas to parks and recreational
facilities.
Evaluating proximity to utilities by creating buffer zones

around essential utilities like water mains and electrical lines
to maintain safe distances and plan maintenance activities.
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3 Suitability and Land Use

Analysis
Evaluates land based on
criteria such as
environmental suitability,
infrastructure access,
and zoning regulations to
plan land use and
development.
Examples:
Site selection for renewable energy projects by evaluating land
suitability for wind farms considering factors like wind speed,
proximity to transmission lines, and land use regulations.
Land development by identifying suitable areas for residential

and commercial development by analyzing environmental
constraints, infrastructure availability, and zoning laws.
Identifying suitable areas for agriculture by assessing soil

quality, water availability, and climate conditions.
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4 Environmental and Hazard

Risk Mapping
Identifies regions at risk

from environmental
hazards such as floods
and wildfires to guide
disaster mitigation and
resilience planning.
Examples:
Mapping flood-prone areas to implement flood mitigation measures,
such as improved drainage systems and flood barriers.
Wildfire risk assessment in wildfire-prone regions to develop firebreaks,

evacuation routes, and land use policies that reduce fire hazards.
Coastal erosion zones assessment to protect coastal infrastructure and

develop strategies for sustainable coastal management and shoreline
stabilization.
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5 Urban Heat Island and

Climate Impact Analysis
Measures temperature
variations in urban areas
to design strategies
reducing heat and
mitigating climate change
effects.
Examples:
Designing urban green spaces to mitigate heat effects in areas with high
heat stress.
Increasing tree cover to provide significant cooling benefits in areas

identified through temperature variation analysis.
Implementing strategies such as reflective roofing materials and cool

pavements in areas identified as urban heat islands.
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6 Multi-Criteria Decision
Analysis for Site Selection
Also known as Multi-
Criteria Decision-Making
(MCDM) Uses multiple
criteria to evaluate sites
for development,
infrastructure, or other
urban uses.
Examples:
Selecting the best site for a new school by considering factors like
population density, accessibility, and environmental constraints.
Choosing locations for emergency shelters by assessing multiple

criteria, such as proximity to vulnerable populations and accessibility.
Siting waste management facilities by evaluating potential sites for

waste management facilities, considering factors like land availability,
environmental impact, and community acceptance.
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7 3D Urban Modeling and

Visualization
Builds 3D models to
simulate urban spaces
and visualize future
developments, enhancing
design decisions and
stakeholder engagement.
Examples:
Visualizing the impact of new buildings and infrastructure on
the skyline, assessing visual aesthetics and shadow effects on
surrounding areas.
Assessing urban sprawl by visualizing and analyzing it, helping

to develop strategies for sustainable growth and
densification.
Modeling flood risks in 3D to assess flood risks in urban areas,

identifying vulnerable infrastructure, and planning mitigation
measures.
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8 Geospatial Environmental
Impact Assessment (EIA)
Analyzes the potential

environmental impacts of
planned developments to
ensure compliance with
regulations and mitigate
adverse effects.
Examples:
Evaluating the environmental impacts of new infrastructure to
ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
Assessing impacts of mining projects on local ecosystems,

water resources, and communities.
Analyzing pollution dispersion from industrial areas to

develop mitigation strategies and improve air quality.
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9 Land-Use Change and

Forecasting
Models future land-use
changes to predict urban
growth and shifts in land
use.
Examples:
Forecasting urban expansion to plan for future infrastructure
needs, such as roads, schools, and utilities.
Planning green spaces to ensure the allocation of sufficient

green spaces and recreational areas in growing cities.
Managing agricultural land by predicting shifts in agricultural

land use to develop strategies for sustainable farming and
food security.
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10 Geospatial Data
Visualization & Presentation
Transforms raw
geospatial data into visual
formats for decision-
making and stakeholder
engagement.
Examples:
Creating maps for public presentations to present urban development
projects to stakeholders, ensuring clear communication of plans and
impacts.
Policy decisions by using geospatial visualizations to understand the

spatial implications of policies and make informed decisions on urban
planning and development.
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1 Network and Accessibility

Assessing public transport coverage to identify underserved

Designing pedestrian-friendly streets to ensure that sidewalks

2 Buffer and Proximity

Determining access to green spaces by assessing the

Evaluating proximity to utilities by creating buffer zones

3 Suitability and Land Use

Land development by identifying suitable areas for residential

Identifying suitable areas for agriculture by assessing soil

4 Environmental and Hazard

Identifies regions at risk

Wildfire risk assessment in wildfire-prone regions to develop firebreaks,

Coastal erosion zones assessment to protect coastal infrastructure and

5 Urban Heat Island and

Increasing tree cover to provide significant cooling benefits in areas

Implementing strategies such as reflective roofing materials and cool

Choosing locations for emergency shelters by assessing multiple

Siting waste management facilities by evaluating potential sites for

7 3D Urban Modeling and

Assessing urban sprawl by visualizing and analyzing it, helping

Modeling flood risks in 3D to assess flood risks in urban areas,

Analyzes the potential

Assessing impacts of mining projects on local ecosystems,

Analyzing pollution dispersion from industrial areas to

9 Land-Use Change and

Planning green spaces to ensure the allocation of sufficient

Managing agricultural land by predicting shifts in agricultural

Policy decisions by using geospatial visualizations to understand the

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