Suthep Kaewsaikot. The environmental land use planning for urban expansion : a case study of amphoe Muang Phitsanulok . Master's Degree(Environmental Planning for Community and Rural Development). Mahidol University. : Mahidol University, 2004.
The environmental land use planning for urban expansion : a case study of amphoe Muang Phitsanulok
Abstract:
The research has two objectives: first, to study land use pattern changes in
Amphoe Muang Phitsanulok during 1994-2002; second, to identify appropriate areas
for residential, commercial and industrial uses. The factors used for an area
assessment analysis were physical, environmental and socio-economic factors. These
were flood areas, streams, built up areas, conservation area, environment, accessibility,
land price, recreation area, elementary schools, slopes, soil, and commercial areas.
These factors were derived from the literature review and environmental experts’
evaluation and calculation using Potential Surface Analysis and Geographical
Information System technology. Arcview program version 3.1 was used in an analysis
process. The results of the analysis are;
The residential section was 74.70 square kilometers in 1994 and 113.46 square
kilometers in 2002, an increase representing 5.11 percent of the study area. The
commercial section was 5.25 square kilometers in 1994 and was 29.84 square
kilometers in 2002, an increases representing 3.24 percent of the study area. In 1994,
there was no big industrial area, but there were small industrial sites. This area was not
counted in 1994. In 2002, the industrial section was 0.49 square kilometers, an
increases representing 0.65 percent of the study area. There was a large expansion in
residential, commercial and industrial area use but this expansion was scattered in
several areas.
Nearby 76.36 square kilometers or 10.06 percent of the study area was suitable
for residential expansion being mostly connected to the old community, market,
schools and other facilities.
Approximately 65.46 square kilometers or 8.60 percent of the study area had
potential for business use being located close to the old commercial area.
Approximately 75.72 square kilometers or 10.00 percent of the study area had
high potential for industrial expansion The industrial location is far away from
residential and commercial area. The land price is low, and it situated not very far
from transportation center.
The result from this study is valuable for preliminary management of
residential, commercial and industrial area in Amphoe Muang Phitsanulok to support
the urban expansion in the future and environmental impact reduction