GIS METHODOLOGICAL APPROACH TO DEVELOPING AND FORMING A VISUAL IMAGE OF DOWNTOWN AMMAN

Introduction: Amman’s growth expansion was shaped by its topography (valleys and hills), which generated a special character patterns of the urban form. The city built on seven hills, are connected steep stairs that serve as pathways to downtown core. rapid urbanization caused uncontrolled population growth, well random unplanned formations were far from following any kind aesthetic, resulted in center towards surrounding hills. continuous intersection these hills their boundaries blur melt. As result intense transformation, is causing hills’ appearance become more uniform, continuing overlap may completely destroy unique imageability Amman. Methods: This research made use topographical context analysis Geographical Information System (GIS) 3D modeling function identify optimal visibility viewing angle when looking valley between Results discussion: We identified main vistas, i.e., highly significant views, could subsequently be adopted locations for proposing landmark scenarios via model GIS analysis. projection process helped determine views Overall, three proposed landmarks, out which, best one chosen. It corresponds community needs, depends upon local fabric, decision-making.