Locating new sports facilities based on environmental criteria using GIS
Subject Areas : Environmental planning
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Keywords: Keywords: Sports facility location, air pollution, environmental, GIS.,
Abstract :
The aim of the present research was to locate a new sports facility based on environmental criteria using GIS maps. Method: This study was applied in nature and cross-sectional in terms of the time of execution. The data collection method was a mixed approach (library and field). The duration of the research was two years (2021-2022). Geographic layers at a scale of 1:25,000 were obtained from the Geographic Organization of Armed Forces and the Semnan Governorate with an introduction letter from the university. The research team consisted of 28 experts in urban management, geography, urban planning, sports management, architecture, urban design, and urbanism. Effective indicators for optimal location of sports facilities based on environmental criteria in cities were identified. Additionally, to overlay the layers and location criteria, ArcGIS software version 9.2 was used. Findings: According to the results obtained and based on environmental factors such as distance from roads, existing sports complexes, industrial areas, elevation, pollution, AOD levels, wind speed in the area, and proximity to the city center, approximately 5.36 square kilometers in the city had high value for establishing a new sports complex, followed by 12.02 square kilometers in second place. Conclusion: Air pollution negatively impacts quality of life, and outdoor exercise can reduce depression and stress, but it increases the risk of exposure to pollutants. The combination of exercise and air pollution can disrupt health and athletic performance. Industrial areas and aerosol optical depth (AOD) are primary factors of pollution, and using remote sensing data is effective for identifying pollution.
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