Hospital Location Analysis in Mansoura -- 2

Hospital Site Suitability Analysis – Mansoura, Egypt

This project presents a GIS-based site suitability analysis to identify the most suitable locations for establishing new hospitals in Mansoura City using ArcMap.

Methodology

A Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) approach was applied using raster-based spatial analysis. The following criteria were considered:
• Distance from existing hospitals (to improve service coverage)
• Proximity to road networks (to ensure accessibility)
• Land use suitability
• Urban boundary constraints

Each criterion was processed individually using:
• Buffer analysis
• Euclidean Distance
• Raster conversion
• Reclassification

Weighted Overlay

All criteria rasters were standardized to a common scale and combined using the Weighted Overlay tool based on their relative importance.

Results

The final suitability map classifies the study area into:
• High Suitability
• Low Suitability

The results help decision-makers identify optimal locations for future healthcare facilities based on spatial evidence.

Tools & Skills
• ArcMap
• Spatial Analyst
• Raster Analysis
• Reclassification
• Weighted Overlay
• Cartographic Layout Design
This project was created as part of my GIS portfolio to demonstrate spatial analysis and decision-support mapping skills.

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