A Computational Geospatial Approach to Assessing Land-Use Compatibility in Urban Planning

Omid Mansourihanis, Mohammad Javad Maghsoodi Tilaki (), Samira Yousefian and Ayda Zaroujtaghi
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Omid Mansourihanis: Department of Geosciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 79409, USA
Mohammad Javad Maghsoodi Tilaki: Department of Geography, School of Humanities, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Gelugor 11800, Malaysia
Samira Yousefian: Urban Planning Department, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran 14117, Iran
Ayda Zaroujtaghi: Department of Geosciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 79409, USA

Land, 2023, vol. 12, issue 11, 1-19

Abstract: Amidst rapid urbanization, sustainable development requires moving beyond subjective land-use planning techniques toward innovative computational geospatial models. This paper introduces a GIS-based quantitative framework to enable objective, rigorous land-use compatibility analysis. Uniquely, the model evaluates radial impacts and expert-defined criteria across multiple scales, overcoming the limitations of qualitative approaches. Cell-by-cell computation identifies emerging spatial conflicts with enhanced realism. A case study in Qaemshahr, Iran, demonstrated the model’s proficiency in revealing incompatibilities and hotspots, surpassing conventional methodologies. Quantitative analysis provided accurate, transparent insights for evidence-based planning and consistency in evaluation. Ongoing improvements through 3D, real-time data integration and machine learning will further the objectivity. While extensive testing across diverse urban contexts is still needed, this pioneering computational technique marks a transition from subjective to objective methodologies. Situated at the intersection of geographic information science and urban planning, this study serves as a launchpad for advancing robust geospatial models to shape more equitable, resilient urban futures amidst complex sustainability challenges. The development of rigorous computational techniques remains fundamental, and the present innovative model can be used to provide objective, scientifically grounded compatibility analyses to guide land-use planning.

Keywords: land-use planning; compatibility analysis; spatial modeling; geographic information systems; spatial conflicts (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q15 Q2 Q24 Q28 Q5 R14 R52 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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