Development and use of a geoinformation system for revealing urban problems

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15587/1729-4061.2017.98809

Keywords:

geographic information system, urban studies, smart city, spatial transformation, urban space, gentrification, commercialization, revitalization, map

Abstract

The study of urban processes in East Europe has revealed contradictions in the development of urban areas and some negative trends in the transformations of urban space. These trends significantly degrade the performance of functions by an urban area. To assess the extent of the problem, data were collected on the condition, primary purpose and functions of urban space objects at several test sites. Further research on these imbalances has revealed the need to create a specialized geographic information system. Consultations, surveys in the bodies of city administration and a review of existing publications have helped determine the requirements for such a GIS and its potential for commercialization.

In this study, a new concept is suggested and an alpha geographic information system is devised to manage urban development. Its functionality also allows determining the factors that lead to negative transformations of urban space and defining the characteristics of such phenomena. This geographic system is positioned not as a decision support system for city authorities and local communities. It differs from similar systems as its features focus on detecting a problem and determining controversy in a particular area. It is graphically presented in terms of its structure as well as its information and function contents. A possible name suggested for such a geographic information system can be “A Smart City” as this geosystem is designed to improve the performance of functions by urban areas.

The tests of the software package on the test areas have identified zones with typical urban processes: gentrification, commercialization, and revitalization. The research results are presented for illustrative purposes in a cartographic form.

Author Biographies

Andrii Oreshchenko, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv Volodymyrska str., 60, Kyiv, Ukraine, 01033

PhD

Department of economic and social geography

Inna Nesterchuk, Zhytomyr National Agroecological University Staryi blvd., 7, Zhytomyr, Ukraine, 10008

PhD, Associate professor

Department of Tourism

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2017-04-26

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Oreshchenko, A., & Nesterchuk, I. (2017). Development and use of a geoinformation system for revealing urban problems. Eastern-European Journal of Enterprise Technologies, 2(2 (86), 32–41. https://doi.org/10.15587/1729-4061.2017.98809

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Vol. 2 No. 2 (86) (2017): Information technology. Industry control systems

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