The Impact of the distribution of Fuel Stations on the Urban Environment Case Study Kut-Iraq
Year: 2020
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: The task of urban planning is to optimize use of land for competing activities in the city, so the successful planning is which maximizes benefits and reduces environmental, social and economic costs through determinants and standards. The use of gas stations is one of the uses of the land supposed to be distributed spatially achieve better efficiency of the city and improve its performance. The research attempts to assess the spatial distribution of the fuel station and how it serves of the Kut city of (within the masterplan border) and the impact of this distribution on the urban structure of the city. It was found that the distribution of stations was inefficient, lacked clear criteria and lacked social justice in distribution, As poor areas are less covered, It adds economic costs as a result of the increase in the number of trips, and length so thus increase pollution of all kinds due to increased traffic volume.
Authors: A. J. Ihsan, A. E. Mustafa, A. A. Akeel
Institutions: University of Wasit, University of Baghdad
Language: English
Subfield: Transportation
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W3009866254