GIS-based urban sustainability assessment: The case of Dammam city, Saudi Arabia

作者: Habib M. Alshuwaikhat , Yusuf A. Aina

DOI: 10.1080/13549830600558432

关键词: SustainabilityLand usePlan (drawing)Urban sustainabilityGeographic information systemBusinessLand-use planningEnvironmental resource managementEnvironmental Sustainability IndexSustainability organizations

摘要: This paper applies an integrated approach to assessing urban sustainability in Dammam City, Saudi Arabia. The approach, based on geographic information systems (GIS), involves the evaluation of planning process, master plan and land use activities resulting from planning. It concludes that some aspects are not addressed by process document. document economic issues more than social environmental issues. result GIS-based assessment study area produces similar findings. develops a sustainable guidance makes recommendations

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