Optimizing Urban Planning Through Spatial Network Analysis: a Case Study of Danang City
https://doi.org/10.24057/2071-9388-2025-3594
Abstract
Urban planning is a complex process that addresses present conditions while shaping future development. However, it often relies on subjective assessments by planners and managers. This study explores the spatial network of Da Nang City through Multiple Centrality Assessment (MCA) and Space Syntax Analysis to provide an objective basis for urban planning. Key indicators, including Connectivity (Space Syntax), are calculated to assess movement, accessibility, flow, and social interaction within the urban network. Additionally, Closeness, Betweenness, Straightness, and Angular Centrality (MCA) are measured, highlighting the significance of streets and intersections in shaping urban dynamics. The findings are evaluated against Da Nang’s urban planning framework to assess its effectiveness and propose solutions for optimizing the master plan. The study identifies strengths and areas for improvement in the city’s layout, resulting in a proposed urban structure organized around five functional cores to enhance connectivity, efficiency, and sustainable growth. This research offers data-driven insights to assist urban planners in refining Da Nang’s spatial framework, contributing to the city’s longterm resilience and sustainable development.
Keywords
Space Syntax,
Multiple Centrality Assessment,
urban configuration,
spatial network,
sustainable urban development
Supporting agencies: The authors would like to thank M.Arch Tran Duc Quang from Da Nang University of Technology - Da Nang University for providing valuable research materials. We also express our gratitude to Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education for providing partial financial support.
About the Authors
Thinh Duy Do
Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education
Viet Nam
Viet Nam
1 Vo Van Ngan Street, Ho Chi Minh City
Thoi Duy Do
Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education
Viet Nam
Viet Nam
1 Vo Van Ngan Street, Ho Chi Minh City
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Duy Do T., Duy Do T. Optimizing Urban Planning Through Spatial Network Analysis: a Case Study of Danang City. GEOGRAPHY, ENVIRONMENT, SUSTAINABILITY. 2025;18(2):70-81. https://doi.org/10.24057/2071-9388-2025-3594
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