GIS-based Approach for Land-Use Analysis: A Case Study

Geographical Information Systems are an integral part of planning in modern technical systems. Nowadays referred to as Spatial Decision Support Systems, as they allow synergy database management systems and models within a single user interface machine and they are important tools in spatial design for evaluating policies and programs at all levels of administration. This work refers to the creation of a Geographical Information System in the context of a broader research in the area of influence of an under construction station of the new metro in the Greek city of Thessaloniki, which included statistical and multivariate data analysis and diagrammatic representation, mapping and interpretation of the results.

Authors:

• M. Giannopoulou
• I. Roukounis
• A. Roukouni.

Keywords:

• Databases
• Geographical information systems (GIS)
• Land-use planning
• Metro stations

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