Prioritizing the Effective Criteria in Locating Green Spaces using AHP Approach (Case Study:Mahmoudabad Nemuneh City)

摘要

Objectives: In this research, it has been tried to determine the local priorities of urban green space development in Mahmoud Abad city in order for correct locating of this land use. Methods/Statistical analysis: The local priorities of the development of green space in the city have been determined by using Analytical Hierarchy Process Analysis technique (AHP). After collecting data, we analyzed them and investigated the current status of urban green spaces in Mahmoudabad city by using Geographic Information System (GIS). And finally In the Expert Choice software, the effective criteria in locating green space are weighted and their priority by each other is specified. Findings: The current per capita status of this land use is 0.66 square meters, which is much lower than its standard per capita, so there is a need to build new green spaces. In this paper, population density, land value, air pollution, distance from existing urban parks, proximity to the center of the area, proximity to residential centers and accessibility are considered as locating criteria of green spaces. Among these criteria land value and centrality were identified as the most important criteria for locating green space in Mahmoudabad Nemuneh city. Application/Improvements: It is suggested that the optimal placement and distribution of this land use should be addressed up with considering mentioned in order to increase the citizens' access to this land use and following that improve the quality of urban environment.