• Journal of the Korean Association of Geographic Information Studies
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• v.11 no.3
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• pp.107-117
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• 2008

Numerous debates and efforts have been made to utilize land resources more effectively especially for the state-owned land in an urban area. Currently most of small size state-owned lands within urban areas are not used effectively due to the limitations in physical conditions and profitability. Some of these properties are occupied illegally and being used for various private purposes. Considering the shortage of land supply in urban areas, there need to be some improvements in the utilization and management of public land. The purpose of this study, therefore, is to identify and evaluate the location, current uses, physical conditions, and development potential of small size public properties in Seoul area. Data analysis was conducted by using GIS. The results of the study indicate that it is possible to utilize small size state-owned lands within an urban area more rationally and systematically by evaluating the characteristics of neighborhood and the site.