Multivariate Spatial Parameters Analysis for Estimate Essentially ‎Fuel Station Location in Al-Mahaweel City Toward Urban ‎Sustainability

Abstract

This paper's significance lies in investigating the multivariate spatial parameters of the service sites for gas stations according to predetermined standards and their spatial location to identify the best place for such services. The present study focuses on fueling stations in Al-Mahaweel City, located in the Babylon Province of Iraq. This case study aims to analyze the problem of inefficiency and inadequacy in serving the fuel stations inside the city. These issues have significant economic and environmental repercussions, ultimately affecting urban sustainability. For this purpose, a spatial database by Geographic Information System (GIS) is used to analyze basic services such as hospitals, schools, and others. As well as agriculture, industry, and residential uses. All that is about to derive the relevant criteria for the organization of the district center, which facilitates analysis and evaluation of their current location. The study results indicated the need for stations within an efficient spatial. So, the specific locations for new filling stations would depend on various factors (Q=4,000 square meters and W=5,000 square meters). Accordingly, this article aims to meet demand based on the essential urban planning indicators to enhance the ease of traffic, avoid road congestion, and promote urban sustainability.