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Introduction
to Remote Sensing and Infill Development
As
metropolitan areas grow and suburbs continue their march to the horizon, we
often forget there are areas within the city center where development could
occur. As planners, the challenge is to identify these “infill” areas.
One way this can be done is through satellite remote sensing.
The high
spatial resolution (4x4 meter) imagery obtained by the IKONOS Satellite
Sensor is ideal for urban application.
Presented here is a classification of areas that fit the requirements
to be considered for infill development.
These areas are within the Cincinnati central city, are bare areas
without existing development, and are on relatively flat ground.
3D
visualization is used due to the areas hilly topography. Many of the areas
classified for potential infill development are unusable due to steepness of
slope.
With
continued emphasis on central city development, our metro areas can remain
vibrant and their continued development can help ease the pressure on
suburbs.