How to Use GIS for Urban Planning: A Practical Guide with Real-Life Examples

Are you ready to explore how GIS (Geographic Information Systems) transforms urban planning into a smarter, more efficient process? In this video, we’ll dive into how to use GIS for urban development, covering practical applications such as analyzing population density, assessing infrastructure, and managing land use data.

🌟 What You'll Learn:

How GIS helps in urban planning projects.
A step-by-step guide to analyzing population density, infrastructure, and land use data.
Practical case study: Site selection for a new park or building in a growing city (Example: Islamabad).
🌍 Resources:

Download free GIS data for your projects:
OpenStreetMap: https://www.openstreetmap.org/
USGS Earth Explorer (Land Use Data): https://earthexplorer.usgs.gov/
WorldPop Population Data: https://www.worldpop.org/
🔧 Tools Required:

QGIS (Free and Open Source): Download QGIS
Optional: ArcGIS (Advanced Tools): Explore ArcGIS
🌟 Why Watch?
This video is perfect for urban planners, GIS professionals, and anyone interested in using GIS to make informed decisions for city development.