GEOG*4480 Applied GIS
Winter 2010
Winter 2010
Siting a
Recreation Facility in Guelph, Ontario using
Multi-Criteria Evaluation in GIS
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AbstractRecreation facilities play an important role in the community by providing space for programmes that encourage physical activity, sharing of cultural knowledge and education and community interaction. The purpose of this study is to identify a new site for a recreation facility in Guelph, Ontario, using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) analysis. The placement of a new recreation centre must consider the centre’s demographics and accessibly of the potential centre users. Age demographics, population densities and income levels within census tract divisions reflect the composition of recreation users. Accessibility factors include proximity to current recreation centres, bus routes, schools, residential zones and cycling paths. It is also crucial to ensure that chosen site is composed on construction grade soil. The Multi-Criteria Evaluation (MCE) method was used to evaluate all the factors. A vector based model was developed that combined the social, accessibility and environmental factors. ArcGIS tools such as the multiple ring buffer, overlay intersect as well as focal statistics enabled identification of suitable sites for construction. The result was the identification of two possible sites. The proposed GIS model created was re-evaluated for strengths and weaknesses, and can be modeled and applied to future siting research. |
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