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<p>Investigations on Land Suitability for urban construction (LSUC) remain limited in the mountainous regions of the eastern Mediterranean, despite increasing urbanisation pressures. This study provides a comprehensive assessment of LSUC in the mountain-plateau district of Al-Shiakhbader, Tartous Governorate, Syria, using nine spatial data layers that encompass physical, environmental, and socio-economic factors. The analytic hierarchy process (AHP) was applied within a Geographic Information System (GIS) framework to generate a weighted suitability map. Results reveal that approximately 12% of the study area is very highly suitable for urban construction, predominantly due to favorable terrain slope (average 8°), flat curvature, moderate aspect, and proximity to existing infrastructure such as roads and built-up areas. Conversely, 50% are classified as low to very low suitability, mainly in the north-eastern and south-eastern zones characterized by steep slopes (above 20°), convex curvature, dense vegetation cover, and proximity to geological faults, highlighting critical areas for ecological protection. These findings emphasize the potential for sustainable urban expansion in Al-Shiakhbader, while safeguarding environmentally sensitive zones. We recommend that regional planners prioritize development in highly suitable zones to reduce the risks of landslides and ecological degradation, and implement strict land-use controls in unsuitable areas. This research fills a vital gap in mountainous LSUC studies, offering a replicable GIS-AHP methodology for regional land management and contributing to balanced socio-economic development in mountainous Mediterranean landscapes.</p>

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Spatial Analysis of the Land Suitability for Sustainable Urban Construction in the Mountainous Regions of the Eastern Mediterranean: A Case Study

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    2025年8月4日

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  • Hazem Ghassan Abdo,
  • Ayed Taran,
  • Taghreed Hamdi Aljohani,
  • Roula Maya,
  • Hussein Almohamad,
  • Malay Pramanik,
  • Raj Kumar Bhattacharya,
  • Sk Ajim Ali,
  • Narayan Kayet,
  • Abu Reza Md Towfiqul Islam,
  • Karam Alsafadi

摘要

Investigations on Land Suitability for urban construction (LSUC) remain limited in the mountainous regions of the eastern Mediterranean, despite increasing urbanisation pressures. This study provides a comprehensive assessment of LSUC in the mountain-plateau district of Al-Shiakhbader, Tartous Governorate, Syria, using nine spatial data layers that encompass physical, environmental, and socio-economic factors. The analytic hierarchy process (AHP) was applied within a Geographic Information System (GIS) framework to generate a weighted suitability map. Results reveal that approximately 12% of the study area is very highly suitable for urban construction, predominantly due to favorable terrain slope (average 8°), flat curvature, moderate aspect, and proximity to existing infrastructure such as roads and built-up areas. Conversely, 50% are classified as low to very low suitability, mainly in the north-eastern and south-eastern zones characterized by steep slopes (above 20°), convex curvature, dense vegetation cover, and proximity to geological faults, highlighting critical areas for ecological protection. These findings emphasize the potential for sustainable urban expansion in Al-Shiakhbader, while safeguarding environmentally sensitive zones. We recommend that regional planners prioritize development in highly suitable zones to reduce the risks of landslides and ecological degradation, and implement strict land-use controls in unsuitable areas. This research fills a vital gap in mountainous LSUC studies, offering a replicable GIS-AHP methodology for regional land management and contributing to balanced socio-economic development in mountainous Mediterranean landscapes.