A Geospatial assessment of urban expansion suitability using multi-criteria framework

Shashi Shekhar

Scientific Officer, Himachal Pradesh State Pollution Control Board

Abstract
Rapid urbanization in fragile Himalayan ecosystems necessitates robust land-use planning that balances development needs with environmental conservation. This study utilizes a Multi-Criteria Decision Support (MCDS) system, implemented via the Weighted Linear Combination (WLC) method within the Google Earth …