Table 9 External factor’s matrix for opportunities and threats
From: Strategic spatial analysis of urban greenbelt plans in Mashhad city, Iran
| No. | External factors | Weight | Status quo value | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opportunities | ||||
| 1 | O1. Potential of proper horticulture to support food and fruit plantation | 0.10 | 1.0 | 0.10 |
| 2 | O2. Having a proper pattern to covers around the city against sprawl expansion | 0.30 | 3.0 | 0.90 |
| 3 | O3. Potential of a great zone of carbon sequestration zone to reduce CO2 emissions | 0.30 | 3.0 | 0.90 |
| Sum | 0.70 | 1.90 | ||
| Threats | ||||
| 1 | T1. Possible environmental impacts of recreational and tourism activities | 0.05 | 1.0 | 0.05 |
| 2 | T2. Extreme effect on financial investments due to its large area | 0.10 | 4.0 | 0.40 |
| 3 | T3. Extreme effect on shifting leapfrog sprawl expansion outward the city | 0.15 | 2.0 | 0.30 |
| Sum | 0.30 | 0.75 | ||
| Total sum | 1.00 | 2.65 | ||
