The Use of GIS and Remote Sensing in Urban Planning

In this study, our main objectives were to identify best LULC classification method of remote sensing data for the city of Riyadh; map, and measure the spatial growth of Riyadh city; predict the future growth of the city; and to compare with master plan of the city, finally recommendation to control growth of Riyadh city. In doing so, this study has made several theoretical and empirical contributions.