Utilization of GIS Technology in Urban Land-Use Planning: A Mumbai Case Study

Abstract

It discusses the integration of Geographic Information Systems in urban land-use planning, drawing from a case study example in Mumbai. The aim is to underline how GIS technology can support better planning processes, improved decision-making, and rising to the challenge of cities. This paper, therefore, tries to bring out certain views on some effective land-use strategies and their consequences on urban growth with the aid of an analysis of the data from different GIS applications.