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Role of Geographic Information System in Sustainable urban developmentOnly 14 pages are availabe for public view
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Abstract
Due to rapid urbanization in Egypt, the need for job creation and redistribution of population became a top priority for the Egyptian government, Zoning and infrastructure maps for new communities are crucial in solving the problem.
The study area North Sinai is one of the most promising areas for urban developments in Egypt, it is characterized by the richness of mineral resources, lakes and beaches and the need for the development to achieve security and prosperity, in addition to its association with Suez Canal development projects.
The techniques of remote sensing and geographic information systems (GIS) have achieved a qualitative leap in planning studies, land development based on comprehensive integrated visions.
In this research, the data were collected in a geographical database using maps, satellite images and descriptive information and design of a cartographic model using geographic information systems. Scenario - based the suitability index maps for urban development were produced for environmental, economic and a hybrid scenarios.
Several factors and criteria were studied concerning the potential and constraints of land. A GIS-based cartographic model was designed following a Multi – Criteria Evaluation technique.
Economic, social and environmental factors were introduced in the model to identify and map land suitable zones for urban development using Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP). The suitability index map for urban development was produced by weighted overlay of the three sub-models themes.
Results of the spatial multi-criteria decision model identified the most suitable sites for urban development in North Sinai.
The model integrates various remote sensing data and geographic information layers in a multidisciplinary approach to produce suitability maps and scenarios (integrated economic and environmental). Such scenarios identify the most appropriate zones for urban development. The researcher concludes that using Multi – Criteria Evaluation technique to develop optimal zones for land use, supports decision makers and provides an integrated vision for development in North Sinai.