GIS Multicriteria Decision Analysis in Selecting the Optimal Location for Urban Green Space: A Case Study of Zadar City

Rina Milošević, Silvija Šiljeg, Fran Domazetović

2023

Abstract

The urbanization process has proceeded rapidly in recent decades, resulting in the rapid transformation of natural surfaces into impervious ones which has numerous impacts on the environment and human health. Urban green spaces are recognized as a critical spatial component for maintaining ecological balance and improving human mental and physical health. Therefore, the rational and even distribution of green spaces in the city is particularly important, as they represent the most accessible natural environment for city dwellers. The main objective of this study is to propose criteria and create a UGS suitability model (UGSSM) for the urban area of Zadar. The model is generated by applying the GIS multicriteria decision analysis (MCDA) and analytical hierarchical process (AHP). The model resulted in 580 ha of very high suitable (VHS) zones, mostly located in the northwestern part of the city. However, only 0.05% (N=38) of VHS zones are consolidated areas larger than 2 ha. Among VHS consolidated areas (>2 ha), the optimal one is depicted based on ownership verification. This framework can be applied to other small cities with some minor modifications. For future research, we suggest including residents with physical disabilities in the selection and landscaping of the location.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Milošević R., Šiljeg S. and Domazetović F. (2023). GIS Multicriteria Decision Analysis in Selecting the Optimal Location for Urban Green Space: A Case Study of Zadar City. In Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Geographical Information Systems Theory, Applications and Management - Volume 1: GISTAM, ISBN 978-989-758-649-1, SciTePress, pages 237-243. DOI: 10.5220/0012031400003473

in Bibtex Style

@conference{gistam23,
author={Rina Milošević and Silvija Šiljeg and Fran Domazetović},
title={GIS Multicriteria Decision Analysis in Selecting the Optimal Location for Urban Green Space: A Case Study of Zadar City},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Geographical Information Systems Theory, Applications and Management - Volume 1: GISTAM,},
year={2023},
pages={237-243},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0012031400003473},
isbn={978-989-758-649-1},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Geographical Information Systems Theory, Applications and Management - Volume 1: GISTAM,
TI - GIS Multicriteria Decision Analysis in Selecting the Optimal Location for Urban Green Space: A Case Study of Zadar City
SN - 978-989-758-649-1
AU - Milošević R.
AU - Šiljeg S.
AU - Domazetović F.
PY - 2023
SP - 237
EP - 243
DO - 10.5220/0012031400003473
PB - SciTePress