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(GIS Data Modeling to Support Third Generation Plans in Libya, case study of Tripoli)
Hussein Zidan
Planner
Urban Planning Agency,
Libya
Email: patet5@hotmail.com
Abstract
Geographic information system (GIS) has created new opportunities for modeling real life phenomena including development planning. GIS for instance, has provided various capabilities for input, management, analysis and display of spatially referenced data. It provides a frame work for integrating spatial and non-spatial temporal data from different formats, sources. More importantly GIS based soft wares provide special capabilities for spatial analysis. With these special capabilities, it is relatively easier to generate and incorporate various spatial variables in various fields including region and urban land use modeling.
The aim of this research is to analyze sub-region and urban planning procedures and spatial data requirements and to develop an urban planning land use model with spatial reference to Tripoli region of Libya. From the knowledge and existing data and information there have been a very few attempts to develop land use development model that suits the specificities of the country's environs.
In this backdrop, the present paper aims at proposing a spatial planning model at sub-region and urban level for the Tripoli region that will help and support the decision on land use planning at these two different scale levels. The Tripoli region holds dominant position in the socio-economic and physical development of Libya. The region, which covers about 13% of the total area of the country, is inhabited by 62% of its population. Similarly most of the economic activities are concentrated here, 60% of all economically active population and 61% of all employed in industry.
Main objective:
The main objective of this research is to develop a model that can support the process of planning of third generation by guiding the urban growth towards formal urban development and contribute to implement decision by using land use planning techniques.
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