New method revolutionizes urban land use planning for efficient city growth.
Urban planners in Taicang City used GIS technology to create and evaluate different land-use plans. They wanted to find a more efficient way to plan for urban growth. By analyzing factors like agriculture, ecology, and natural disasters, they were able to choose the best plan for the city's future development. This method improved the process of making land-use plans and helped them pick the most suitable option for the city.