<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>The aim of the research is to propose the method for forming an indicator of compactness of a populated population and to test it. The comparative analysis, structuring, geospatial modelling methods have been used in the research. Land use management and development regulation, which is carried out by urban planning documentation, is the spatial frame for sustainable territory development. Forming of quantitative and qualitative indicator system that characterises the level of urban development of a settlement is an overriding issue for state estimation of settlement development. Management decisions on land use management should be made taking into account the evaluation results. The compact form is an essential basis for the efficient and stable use of the settlement territorial resources. There is no single evaluation technique of settlement compactness; there are a variety of approaches and methods for the assessment of settlement form. The compactness level in this study is estimated by a system of indicators that attests to the multiplicity of land uses and the degree of accessibility to basic services and leisure facilities. The determining technique of component compactness has been tested in evaluating the planning structure of Kyiv. All planning quarters are rated according to a five-level rating scale. For each classification group, general recommendations have been developed to improve the land use system aimed at improving the compactness of the settlement. The results of compactness assessment can be used through geoinformation monitoring tools in the provision of administrative services as justification for managerial decision-making.</p></abstract>

The aim of the research is to propose the method for forming an indicator of compactness of a populated population and to test it. The comparative analysis, structuring, geospatial modelling methods have been used in the research. Land use management and development regulation, which is carried out by urban planning documentation, is the spatial frame for sustainable territory development. Forming of quantitative and qualitative indicator system that characterises the level of urban development of a settlement is an overriding issue for state estimation of settlement development. Management decisions on land use management should be made taking into account the evaluation results. The compact form is an essential basis for the efficient and stable use of the settlement territorial resources. There is no single evaluation technique of settlement compactness; there are a variety of approaches and methods for the assessment of settlement form. The compactness level in this study is estimated by a system of indicators that attests to the multiplicity of land uses and the degree of accessibility to basic services and leisure facilities. The determining technique of component compactness has been tested in evaluating the planning structure of Kyiv. All planning quarters are rated according to a five-level rating scale. For each classification group, general recommendations have been developed to improve the land use system aimed at improving the compactness of the settlement. The results of compactness assessment can be used through geoinformation monitoring tools in the provision of administrative services as justification for managerial decision-making.

Settlement Compactness as a Quality Characteristic of Land Use

Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture

Baltic Journal of Real Estate Economics and Construction Management

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The aim of the research is to propose the method for forming an indicator of compactness of a populated population and to test it. The comparative analysis,...

Settlement Compactness as a Quality Characteristic of Land Use

Pubblicato online: 16 mag 2020

Pagine: 34 - 44

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/bjreecm-2020-0004

Parole chiave
compactness, evaluation, geoinformation monitoring, method, planning structure, settlement, sustainable development

© 2020 Vladyslav Smilka, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Settlement Compactness as a Quality Characteristic of Land Use

Pubblicato online: 16 mag 2020

Pagine: 34 - 44

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/bjreecm-2020-0004

Parole chiavecompactness, evaluation, geoinformation monitoring, method, planning structure, settlement, sustainable development

© 2020 Vladyslav Smilka, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Parole chiave
compactness, evaluation, geoinformation monitoring, method, planning structure, settlement, sustainable development