Geographic Pattern of Malls and Commercial Complexes in Greater Amman
Qasem Dweikat, Reem Al Kharoof and Bayan Al Rabee, Geography Department, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan.
Abstract
This study aims to determine the pattern geographical distribution of commercial complexes and malls in Greater Amman for the year 2014. It also seeks to find out the proportionality of this distribution with areas that make up Greater Amman, and their population densities. Moreover, this study aims at evaluating the fairness of such distribution on the landscape. Descriptive analytical method has been used, based on the Department of Statistics’ data and data obtained from Greater Amman. Spatial and neighborhood analysis depending on GIS technology was conducted. Standard distance has been conducted to uncover the pattern of distribution. Results have revealed the distribution of these commercial complexes was cluster whereas the distribution of Malls was random. Western Amman has the highest percentage of all centers and Malls, specifically in the area of Khalda, Um Al Summaq and Tla’a el Ali.