Lesson 5: Urban Applications of Vector-based GIS Analysis
In this lesson, you will gain hands-on experience on using QGIS vector-based GIS analysis methods discussed in Lesson 5 to address real world urban planning questions.
Content
- Trade Area Analysis
- Defining trade areas
- Examples of trade areas
- Factors that influence trade area
- GIS-based trade area analysis process
- GIS-based trade area delineation techniques
- Urban Analysis and Monitoring
- Development control
- Urban growth monitoring
- Urban change detection
Lesson Slides and Hands-on Notes
References
Trade Area Analysis
- Retail Trade Area Analysis: Concepts and New Approaches
- Cui, Can ; Wang, Jiechen ; Pu, Yingxia ; Ma, Jinsong ; Chen, Gang (2012) “GIS-based method of delimitating trade area for retail chains”. International Journal of Geographical Information Science, Vol.26(10), pp.1863-1879.
- “The Evaluation of Trade Area Models and Analysis Methods for Site Selection” from International Quick Service Restaurants’ (QSR) Perspective.
- Spatial Delineation of Market Areas: A Proposed Approach
- Shopping Mall Trade Area Analysis
- Downtown and Business District Market Analysis -> Understand the Market: Trade Area Analysis
- Sample Trade Area Report