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- The method is suitable in areas, where detatailed spatial information is barely available and access to topograpic maps is sufficient for using the methodology;
- Spatial awareness about an area can be increased;
- Development potentials can be identified;
- Development deficits can be addressed in a demand oriented way;
- The model can be applied within different contexts, depending on spatial data on the infrastucture available (such as social infrastructure, agricultural infrastructure etc.);
- A higher transparency in planning and decision making can be achieved, this is important, where the public is involved in the planning processes and therefore contributes to “good governance”;
- Centrality is one component which reflects the value of land, therefore it can be used for land value assessments;
- A Global Positioning System (GPS) can be used to collect additional spatial information;
- By-products (such as maps indicating cost distaces) can be used for other purposes
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