Industrial park land capability assessment and post-evaluation in Markazi province

Abstract Markazi province in Central Iran is a highly attractive area for the development of industrial centers; however, over last few decades, unregulated has led to environmental and socioeconomic issues. The purpose this research evaluate existing parks identify potential areas appropriate development. An land capability assessment utilized 14 main criteria 10 constraint parameters socioeconomic, infrastructural, biological, physical aspects using geographic information system-based analytical network process model. Results show that 14.27% suitable 11.32% extremely development; contrariwise, 60.14% no or classified as an exclusion zone. Moreover, 44.4% (i.e., 8 parks) province’s are located unsuitable zones. According province, need organize integrate units alongside centers should be considered policies province. results sensitivity analysis also support findings.