Proposing an Optimal Pattern for Creating Neighborhood Parks in Oshnavieh Town Using Novel Urbanization Techniques

Urban parks are a part of public green spaces which not only provide for entertainment,cultural, and environmental aspects but also serve various sections of the city. Accordingly, this study aims to analyze the eographical distribution of parks in Oshnavieh Town and provide an optimal placement pattern for establishing neighborhood parks. The current study is an applied one with regards to its objectives and a descriptive-analytical one with regards to its nature. Considering the fact that there are numerous criteria for the placement of neighborhood parks, the current study selected the neighborhoods of Oshnavieh Town as case studies to evaluate the operational application of WLC (Weighted Linear Combination) technique as a multi-criteria decision-making(MCDM) method to analyze the suitability of lands for establishing neighborhood parks. After identifying the factors affecting the placement of neighborhood parks, standard maps are created and then the data are standardized and weighted. Finally, in order to prioritize and rank neighborhoods for allocating spaces for constructing neighborhood parks, WLC multi-criteria decision-making technique was utilized. Evaluating the results of applying the model on the selected area shows that the pixels presented in the output of the model possess the optimal conditions with regards to the pre-defined criteria. Therefore, using applicable methods such as WLC and the capabilities of GIS can help urban authorities in better decision-making regarding the placement of various urban facilities including urban parks.