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SUITABLITY MODEL FOR DUBLIN’S

UNDEVELOPED LAND

Description:

In the final step of the suitability model, all of the areas within the study bounds which are defined by Dublin’s landuse designations as being developed were removed from the summary of suitability components ( as defined in the Summary of Suitability Components, pg. ). This step allows for the identification of the areas which are currently undeveloped and for which development pressures and preservation conflicts may arise.

This suitability model provides one important aspect for guiding landuse decisions as plans are developed for the development of the remainder of the study bounds. The areas distinguised in this model highlight areas of the greatest ecological importance as well as identifying areas in which development is least likely to have adverse ecological impacts.

Corridors which may prove beneficial for wildlife movement as well as additional pedestrian connections are visible in the “high value” areas. Larger, continuous tracts of land which should be investigated as potential sites for larger parks, or recreation areas are visible when observing the high-to-mid values. These noted areas, especially when compared to the locations of existing parks and forested landcover areas show a strong collection of nodes which can be utilized to establish wildlife corridors and a greater diversity and collection of protected natural features.

more...as we mesh with development plans....

Resultant Data:

Continuous data set

High Values Mid Values Low Values