Analysis of the spatial-local distribution of the sport complexes using gis system (Case study: Kerman City)

This article studies the exiting status of the sport spaces of Kerman city using geographical information system (GIS). After studying the exiting status of the sport spaces, it was found that the exiting distribution of sport spaces in the urban hierarchical level is not appropriate. In carrying out this research, first the field survey was performed using GPS, and then the resulted data were inserted in GIS software. After that, by applying the descriptive-analytical method using the resulted information, and also by applying the library method, the spatial- local distribution of the sport complexes of Kerman city was studied. The findings resulted indicate that distribution of the sport complexes centers of Kerman city, in contrast with other urban facilities, show lower abeyance from the urban categorical rules (urban zones, regions, areas and neighborhoods). In some regions, even sever shortage of sport complexes was observed. This article tries to provide some strategies for development of sport complexes towards meeting the citizens' needs.

Keywords:

Geographical information system (gis) , Kerman city , Spatial distribution , Positioning , Sport complexes ,