| dc.description.abstract | This research deals with the application of GIS in physical planning where the case study is part
of Mwingi Town in Kitui County. Mwingi Town has grown in uncontrolled manner with all sorts
of planning problems such as: poor roads, drainage, housing, garbage disposal among others.
These problems result to a dysfunctional urban setup. Using GIS, planning can be done to find
solutions to these problems.
This research project will produce a functional and versatile urban physical plan for use by the
County Government, public and private entities.
The existing land uses were examined and compared against the physical planning standards.
After this, images of the study area were digitized and analysis on the output was data done to
bring out information that answers the research questions.
Key findings are presented in line with the objectives. Capabilities of GIS in creation of land use
maps, decision support and in guidance for zoning are shown with examples drawn from the GIS
project. Analysis of questionnaire is done and presented in pie charts.
In conclusion, GIS is a powerful planning tool that needs to be universally adopted in planning
and research and training be done to make it more applicable | en_US |
