Exploring Unconventional 3D Geovisualization Methods for Land Suitability Assessment: A Case Study of Jihlava City
The result's identifiers
Result code in IS VaVaI
<a href="https://www.isvavai.cz/riv?ss=detail&h=RIV%2F61989592%3A15310%2F25%3A73632903" target="_blank" >RIV/61989592:15310/25:73632903 - isvavai.cz</a>
Result on the web
<a href="https://www.mdpi.com/2220-9964/14/7/269" target="_blank" >https://www.mdpi.com/2220-9964/14/7/269</a>
DOI - Digital Object Identifier
<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijgi14070269" target="_blank" >10.3390/ijgi14070269</a>
Alternative languages
Result language
angličtina
Original language name
Exploring Unconventional 3D Geovisualization Methods for Land Suitability Assessment: A Case Study of Jihlava City
Original language description
Effective management of urban development requires robust decision-support tools, including land suitability analysis and its visual communication. This study introduces and evaluates seven 3D geovisualization methods—Horizontal Planes, Point Cloud, 3D Surface, Vertical Planes, 3D Graduated Symbols, Prism Map, and Voxels—for visualizing land suitability for residential development in Jihlava, Czechia. Using five raster-based data layers derived from a multi-criteria evaluation (Urban Planner methodology) across three time horizons (2023, 2028, 2033), the visualizations were implemented in ArcGIS Online and assessed by 19 domain experts via a structured questionnaire. The evaluation focused on clarity, usability, and accuracy in interpreting land suitability values, with the methods being rated on a five-point scale. Results show that the Horizontal Planes method was rated highest in terms of interpretability and user satisfaction, while 3D Surface and Vertical Planes were considered the least effective. The study demonstrates that visualization methods employing visual variables (e.g., color and transparency) are better suited for land suitability communication. The methodological contribution lies in systematically comparing 3D visualization techniques for thematic spatial data, providing guidance for their application in planning practice. The results are primarily intended for urban planners, designers, and local government representatives as supportive tools for efficient planning of future built-up area development.
Czech name
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Czech description
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Classification
Type
J<sub>imp</sub> - Article in a specialist periodical, which is included in the Web of Science database
CEP classification
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OECD FORD branch
50702 - Urban studies (planning and development)
Result continuities
Project
<a href="/en/project/EH23_025%2F0008735" target="_blank" >EH23_025/0008735: Urbanity: Inequality, adaptation and urban public space in historical perspective</a><br>
Continuities
P - Projekt vyzkumu a vyvoje financovany z verejnych zdroju (s odkazem do CEP)<br>S - Specificky vyzkum na vysokych skolach
Others
Publication year
2025
Confidentiality
S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů
Data specific for result type
Name of the periodical
ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information
ISSN
2220-9964
e-ISSN
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Volume of the periodical
14
Issue of the periodical within the volume
7
Country of publishing house
CH - SWITZERLAND
Number of pages
23
Pages from-to
"269-1"-"269-23"
UT code for WoS article
001535354600001
EID of the result in the Scopus database
2-s2.0-105011621338