Geospatial Analysis and Optimization Techniques to Select Site for New Business: The Case Study of Washtenaw County, Michigan, USA

Authors

  • Hamad Ahmed Altuwaijri

Keywords:

Geographic information system (GIS), Site selection

Abstract

Geographic information system (GIS) can provide an optimal solution in case of site selection. Therefore, using GIS is a common practice for spatial decision support. The study area and The purpose of this study was to find the best location for a new Wal-Mart store in Washtenaw County, Michigan, USA. population, distance from existing stores, land uses, and slope were factors that considered in this research.

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Published

2015-11-17

How to Cite

Altuwaijri, H. A. (2015). Geospatial Analysis and Optimization Techniques to Select Site for New Business: The Case Study of Washtenaw County, Michigan, USA. International Journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Research (IJSBAR), 24(5), 301–308. Retrieved from https://gssrr.org/index.php/JournalOfBasicAndApplied/article/view/4803

Issue

Vol. 24 No. 5 (2015)

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