Land suitability analysis in monocentric post-socialist city: Case of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.

ABSTRACT: Urban expansion has been rapidly increasing and is projected to be tripled in 2030 in worldwide. The impact of urbanization has adverse effects on the environment and economic development. Residential lands consist of almost one-third of the urban area and heavily affect the city's inhabitants. The capital of Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, has been significantly expanded, particularly in the urban periphery where poor living conditions and a lack of essential urban services were identified. The paper aims to conduct a suitability analysis of residential areas in Ulaanbaatar city based on three main categories (livability, affordability, and accessibility) of fifteen criteria using the fuzzy logic. Through the study, we have identified some potential suitable residential areas for further developme

SUBMITTER: Boldbaatar G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11326617 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature