Measuring the Magnetic Impact of Economic Agglomeration for Industrial and Business Environment through Spatial Mapping.

Abstract

Abstract Smart City concept is known for years and it always relate with the use of smart technologies as it could manage energy efficiently. However, what if there is a way in managing energy efficiently without fully relying on smart technologies which are quite expensive. If we look in a bigger context, a proper management of land use and spatial information could also change the amount of energy used and ensure the maximum allocation of resources efficiently. This research will examine the agglomeration of industrial and business environment within Pengerang District through GIS spatial analysis. Hot Spot analysis were used in giving a visual representation of agglomeration for a better understanding on what is happening in Pengerang District. Findings shows that industrial and businesses are clustering at Bandar Penawar and Pengerang. The industrial sector includes classes mainly of mining and quarrying, manufacturing, and warehouse industry. While analysis on business sector indicate higher number of wholesale and retail, services, and accommodation. The clustering pattern of all of the mentioned class were also identified.