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Retail Site Selection Using GIS

An Introduction to methods, Models, and Data Sources

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Megatrends in Retail Real Estate

Part of the book series: Research Issues in Real Estate ((RIRE,volume 3))

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This chapter illustrates the use of geographic information systems (GIS) in retail site selection. Basic theories of retail location are reviewed, and data requirements and sources are discussed. The chapter then develops trade area analysis and spatial interaction models and proposes methods for the incorporation of these models with GIS. Finally, the use of a GIS-generated gravity model to determine an optimal retail location is demonstrated.

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  1. Department of Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, 32611, USA

    David C. Ling & Greg T. Smersh

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  1. American University, USA

    John D. Benjamin

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Ling, D.C., Smersh, G.T. (1996). Retail Site Selection Using GIS. In: Benjamin, J.D. (eds) Megatrends in Retail Real Estate. Research Issues in Real Estate, vol 3. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-1802-3_2

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