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A Geospatial Analysis Approach for Mapping and Ranking of Tourist Corridors in Mashhad Metropolis Iran
World Journal of Geomatics and Geosciences
| Vol 2, Issue 1
Table 1. Classification of indicators andvariables for identifying places in the city (adapted from Research Findings,2019)
| Dimension | variables | Material indicators | Non-material indicators |
| Form | Shape | Natural/artifact | Behavior (social, voluntary and forced - group or individual) |
| Performance | Expectations from space | Performance support (space capability, time-leading, specific structures) | Suitable for space or unsuitable for space |
| Meaning | Norms (habits, traditions) | Concepts that are induced through form, specific architectural styles, existing cultural heritage | Moral, immoral / good or bad / custom or out of the ordinary |
| Worldview (beliefs) | Regulation of Water, Soil, plant, Holy and, Light | Religious, Non-religious or Anti-religion | |
| Perception and adaptation to the mental image | Signs (familiar and native features, fascinating features in space, landmarks), nodes (special and visible functions, collective memories, squares), special ways, edges (paths, Valleys, rivers and mountains and artificial edges), and zones (with special functional and formal features) | Sense of solidarity - Participation in activity - Social interactions | |